A major benefit of divorce mediation is that it allows spouses to creatively craft their own solutions to the unique issues affecting...

If you’re considering divorce, the first question for most couples is: “What should we do with the house?” The family home is usually the...

During divorce mediation sessions my clients often ask, "What exactly does child support cover?" Food, clothing, shelter Generally,...

When I first meet with my clients, they often ask me how long the divorce mediation process will take. My answer is: it depends. In...

The new tax plan eliminates the tax deduction for alimony payments. Under current law, alimony is deductible to the spouse making...

Your marriage is in question and you are contemplating divorce. Before you go down the path, here are a few things to consider: Q. I’m...

Step 1 - Understand the qualifications of a “good” divorce mediator Choosing a mediator qualified to handle your divorce is critical to...

There is no doubt that mediation is a lot less costly than litigation in every way – financially, emotionally and time-wise. The three...

The holidays are stressful for families. For families that have the additional challenge of recent divorce or separation, the first...

There are two basic concepts that describe the way in which parents raise their children following a divorce. These approaches are...

Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages, some couples who decide to call it quits are discovering that...

When the college-age children of divorced families begin their journey out of the nest and onto the quad, the best gift to give them is...

I agree wholeheartedly with Robert Emory that divorced parents still must fulfill their responsibilities to their kids, and children...

One of the most typical questions asked of me by parents who are beginning the divorce process is, “What should we tell the children and...

Divorce is stressful for numerous reasons, but one of the most palpable pain points has to do with finances. Whether you’re currently...

As a mediator, a critical part of my job is to establish the framework and ground rules so that the necessary conversations can take...

Divorces can be brutal. Even if you and your spouse are trying to end things reasonably, you may still need to go through months of...

The aftermath of divorce can be a sense of self-discovery or internment in a self-made prison of depression and resentment. It’s all...

Your spouse just demanded a divorce. What is the first thing you should do in the divorce process? The knee-jerk reaction for most people...

One of the most common questions I am asked when working with families in transition is, “Will my children be OK?” The simple answer to...