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06/05/2020

We always assume we know the other person's intentions behind a statement.

You are probably viewing this because there are conflicts and problems with your relationship with your spouse or significant other. You are considering divorce and/or separation. Family issues often arise because it is ...

04/10/2020

How divorce mediation helps resolve disputes.

As a mediator and lawyer, I meet people seeking divorce or unmarried couples with relationship problems. The happy years ended often leaving anger and bad memories. Our brains remember negative memories more than positiv...

03/25/2020

06/19/2019

Learn two stories about mediation.

A divorce client called me for advice based upon dynamics of the ongoing divorce mediation. She said that the mediator, ... Divorce Mediation

03/20/2019

After a divorce, you NEED to consider your estate plan.

After you obtain a Divorce, you need to examine and change your estate plan.  If you had an estate plan before the ... Divorce

01/24/2019

In The Empire Strikes Back, when Yoda is training Luke to be a Jedi, he demonstrates the power of the Force by raising an X-wing fighter from a swamp. Luke mutters, “I don’t believe it.

01/24/2019

Going to live together on a long term basis, here is a list of items to discuss before you jump into serious moves like buying a house together.

You’re getting married soon and you’re excited about it. But wait!

12/07/2018

Good advice to divorcing parents.

Avoid unnecessary trauma and damage to your clients and their children: use these five strategies to help your divorcing clients through this painful transition.

09/28/2018

Electronic home security systems have a downside. So do apps that control home services.

Almost everyone now understands that their postings on Facebook, Snap Chat, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram (and ... Preparing for Divorce

07/22/2018

Mature couple signing contract in lawyer's office

Mature couple signing contract in lawyer's office