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...

The decision to divorce initiates a series of many challenging and difficult decisions, often starting with: What do I do now? What are...

Nesting is a shared parenting concept that allows the children to stay in the marital home while the parents go back and forth. The idea...

Even though you may be divorcing, you are always going to be a family for your children. If all goes according to plan, your future could...

We all know that divorce is hard on kids. My clients truly worry about their children and want to put their children first. But it can be...

Every four years the Child Support Guidelines in Massachusetts are updated by a Task Force appointed by the Chief Justice of the Trial...

Every four years the Child Support Guidelines in Massachusetts are updated by a Task Force appointed by the Chief Justice of the Trial...

Divorce is usually overwhelming, uncertain, and confusing. If not handled well the divorce process can be a recipe for disaster. How you...

“I am going to take you to court!” Not so fast. Though going to court can be the answer you need to reach a divorce settlement, it is not...

What do people in business do when they’re facing a crisis? They ask, “What’s the best practice to follow in a situation like this? What...

Like Rachel Alexander, generally, in my practice, divorce mediations are intimate, including only the parties and the mediator. This...

I find there is an interesting dynamic to being a divorce mediator. While, as a businessman, I want new clients, I am always sorry a...

Like Jennifer Safian, on more than a few occasions I've had couples say to me during their free consultation, "We disagree about...