5 Ways to Make Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Easier
I know from firsthand experience that it’s easy to have our days become taken over by the expectations and pressures of others --- and parenting can be tricky in and of itself whether it’s the first time, fifth time or whatever life throws us. Co-parenting definitely...
What is Collaborative Divorce?
What is Collaborative Divorce? Let’s talk about it. First, it is not an oxymoron. Second, it is both an established, structured process as well as a shift in mindset. The mindset shift is essential for the couple who instinctively understands that they want...
The Top Five Reasons People Divorce
As a divorce mediator and lawyer for more than 25 years, people often ask me why most people divorce. While infidelity may be fodder for great movies, there are loads of other reasons that marriages fail. Whether you find yourself in litigation or going through...
How to Negotiate with Your Kids
During and after divorces, conflicts among parents and children are much higher, due to the stress of changing lifestyles. Helping children coping with divorce is not easy. When issues arise, there is sometimes a knee-jerk desire to just please them all the time...
Why Parallel Parenting May be The Best Solution For Your Family
When my partner and I chose to separate, I knew it was the healthiest choice for us as a couple, but like many parents, was deeply concerned about how it would impact our daughter. So, I did what most people do when faced with a parenting predicament: I went to...
No One Dies from Divorce: Survive And Thrive Post Split Up
Although I wrote a book called, “No One Dies from Divorce,” I’ve had people open up to me more and more about their loved ones who’ve committed suicide. Being depressed during divorce is quite common. My husband and I had a friend who committed suicide a few months...
5 Practical Things That Will Move You Through and Beyond Your Divorce
No one gets married expecting to get divorced. The reality is that many marriages don’t last till “death do you part.” Maybe your marriage reached obstacles that it simply couldn’t overcome and now you find yourself having to navigate through the many complexities of...
Three Things I Wish I Could Have Told My Pre-Divorce Self
1. YOU WILL BE BETTER APART In the immediate aftermath of my marriage’s implosion, I wouldn’t have believed that my husband and I might be better apart than together. Three years later, I can declaratively state that we are indeed better apart and I am certain he...
Five Top Reasons to Try Mediation in a High Conflict Divorce
Living with a high conflict partner can be a roller coaster of blame, all-or-nothing thinking, overwhelming emotions, and sometimes violence. If you are planning to separate or get divorced, you might be thinking about how to navigate the family court system with a...
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