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Disadvantages of Mediation or Advantages?
My partner Brian James and I have been co-mediating for over 15 years. For the most part, we are quite successful, but occasionally we lose a couple to litigation or they decide to have their attorneys complete the divorce. If they…
Justify Staying In An Unhappy Marriage
Although every marriage and situation is unique, I think many people stay in their marriages because it seems like the best option. Maybe they weighed out the pluses and minuses of splitting up, and then determined that staying–even…
A Healing and Wellness Divorce Retreat
Either you’re going through a divorce or you are already divorced. It was most likely stressful, sad, infuriating and scary. Are you feeling exhausted? If so, a healing and wellness divorce retreat might be just what you need. And…
Getting a Mortgage after Divorce
Let’s talk about getting a mortgage after divorce. Your home is your sanctuary. The center, where you leave in the morning and return in the evening. A place where you create memories with your family, friends, neighbors and fur…
The Gift of Motherhood: Countless Gifts
How is it even possible to put into words the gift of motherhood? In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m going to try.
I’ll start with the day I gave birth to my now 21-year-old son. The first time I took him in my arms, I got my first gift…
How to be a successful single mother:
My late father was one of the wisest people I have ever known. Among his countless displays of knowledge and perception was his ability to counsel this single mom. When I was going through my divorce, I would call him and tell him…
I Love My Husband But I Don’t Like Him
There are many reasons people get divorced, but for the purpose of this article, let’s exclude the biggie deal breakers: cheating, addiction, or verbal and physical abuse. What happens when someone decides to get divorced because they…
Lying on Income and Expense Declaration
It’s a well-known fact that some people try to hide money during their divorce. They will sometimes transfer assets to family or friends, hide cash in safety deposit boxes or even set up offshore accounts, just to try and keep their…
Breakup advice: Your Broken Heart
Being in my 50’s, it would be impossible for me to say I haven’t had my heart broken multiple times in my life. Of course when I got divorced it happened, but other men (and even a couple platonic female friends) have broken my heart.…
Divorce And Heartbreak When I Slipped
Divorce and heartbreak go hand in hand. Anyone who has ever experienced divorce has experienced heartbreak. There is no avoiding it. There just isn’t. I can tell you firsthand that heartbreak is exhausting. Kind of like the winters in…