Asking the Hard Questions Can Make Things Easier
{4 minutes to read} What happens if things don’t work out between us? One thing I have learned in my career as a mediator, is that whatever question is most difficult to ask in a [...]
Divorce: A Child’s Perspective
{4:30 minutes to read} When parents make the decision to end their marriage, one of their biggest concerns is the impact that the divorce will have on their children. This is something that is almost [...]
Can You Afford to Keep Your House After a Divorce?
{3:30 minutes to read} For most of my clients, the house is their biggest asset. It is often also their biggest liability. But beyond that, however, is the emotional importance. Deciding what to do with [...]
The Price for Peace
{3:00 minutes to read} Often, people come to divorce mediation under an incredible amount of stress. They know that to feel better, they need to end their marriage, and having a long, drawn-out fight is [...]
Post-Divorce Mediation Part II: The Outcomes
{4:00 minutes to read} Paul and Naomi When Paul and Naomi divorced, Paul was working toward a Ph.D. Once completed, he was offered a prestigious position at a university two hours from his home. Paul [...]
Post-Divorce Mediation
{4:54 minutes to read} Couples who hire a divorce mediator, work toward a marital settlement agreement that addresses everything from parenting to real estate to retirement assets, and everything in between. Since divorce mediation is [...]
Taking a Distribution From a Retirement Account
{3:00 minutes to read} When Charles and Lisa decided to divorce, they hired attorneys, who negotiated the terms of their agreement. As part of their settlement, Charles would receive $100,000 from Lisa’s 401(k). They had [...]
When Going Through a Divorce, Take Care of Your Health!
{2:18 minutes to read} Going through a separation or divorce can be incredibly stressful. People often find that in the coming days and weeks, they have more time on their hands that perhaps they didn’t [...]
Taking a Hard Position During Divorce Negotiations Can Be a Critical Mistake
{1:18 minutes to read} The decision to end a marriage is painful for everyone involved. Even after couples accept that their relationship is over, the inevitable changes in their lifestyles are often difficult to cope with. [...]
It’s December and You Haven’t Told Anyone, Yet
{4:24 minutes to read} The timing of a separation is something to which many couples give a lot of thought, especially around the holidays. It is not uncommon for me to meet with a couple [...]