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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Divorce can be devastating – the process of going through it, the events that led up to it. It is hard on the children, hard on your wallet, hard on your heart. But believe me, there will be a time when it is over, a time when you will be able to care for yourself...
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