In divorce mediation Mom and Dad are on the same side, working together to resolve issues affecting the whole family, so everyone can...

The corruption, collusion, and abuse that happens in the Family Court system is truly appalling. How does a person protect themselves?...

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...

Negotiating a divorce agreement is never easy, regardless of how amicable the separation. Not many people can manage to keep their...

While divorce is difficult for everyone, the fairy tale of "happily ever after" can become an absolute nightmare if the couple co-own a...

People often fail to realize how much of our perception about divorce is shaped by fiction: Television programs and films that depict...

Couples who decide to end their marriage are often dealing with the most upsetting, stressful time of their lives, and the prospect of...

If you’ve arrived at a place in your marriage where you’re certain continuing is just not possible, then it’s time to do some...

Your marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should you stay or should you go. In...

Divorce is often a time when a person finally gets the courage to stand up and speak, yet is rarely a time when listening is happening....

Divorced parents face challenges that are not only complex; they are long lasting as well. There are many variations of joint parenting,...

Westchester County, NY may be a bit pricier than Southeast Massachusetts. Still, attorneys asking for a minimum retainer of $25,000...

“Parents often lose focus on their children as they battle with their ex-partner to determine who gets what, and who the children are...

Toward the end of a divorce many emotions are involved—from anxiety to exasperation. Cost can also be a major factor weighing on people’s...

As Susan Ingram writes in this excellent blog posting, when I first meet with my mediation clients I explain that, through the course of...

In this excellent blog posting, Joan B. Kelly offers ten ways to protect your children from the fallout of a high conflict break-up. Talk...

Like Susan Ingram, rarely, when I see a couple for our first mediation session, do I find they’re in the same “place” emotionally...

Towards the end of the marriage — (during the period when the marital relationship has irrevocably broken down) — during this period,...

In this excellent blog posting, Elizabeth Esrey writes about "five insane but true facts about high conflict divorce." High Conflict...

Unfortunately, many people end up feeling that the resolutions crafted by Judges are unfair, even when they "won" the case. The reason...