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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 hard for parents to imagine not seeing their children every day, or living somewhere [...]
Becoming Involved With Someone Else During Your Divorce Can Be a Critical Mistake
{1:30 minutes to read} Even if you met someone long after you felt that the marriage was over, it is possible that your current spouse will still feel that this other person contributed, at least in some way, to the end of your marriage. Involving someone else allows your current [...]
Why is Mediation “Alternative” Dispute Resolution?
{2:06 minutes to read} I recently did a presentation at the Annual Conference of the New York State Dispute Resolution Association. As part of the presentation, I proposed that ADR should not stand for “Alternative” Dispute Resolution; rather, it should be considered “Appropriate” Dispute Resolution, which is a concept I [...]
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 in November or December and have them tell me that they do not wish to [...]