I had always thought that it was necessary to meet people in person in order to mediate. While I do love meeting with people and mediating that way, I have found that video conferencing is much more personal and connected than I would have thought. Necessity is, of course, the mother of invention. I had… [Read More]
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Staying Mindful in Your Divorce
While it is important to focus on the divorce process as you are going though it, there is a line in this article that isn’t often discussed which captures the positivity of the process as you begin living your separate, independent life. “[G]etting back to who you were is a reminder of who you are… [Read More]
Will Divorce Soar At The End of the Quarantine?
I have been wondering about this since the pandemic began…will divorces skyrocket when the crisis and/or quarantine is behind us? This article suggests what I have been thinking all along, “Either (the crisis) brings them together or it makes them realize they need to get out because life is too short.” If your marriage was teetering… [Read More]
Divorce and Tele-Mediation
In order to continue to provide mediation services through the pandemic, I have taken to using video conferencing on a regular basis. I find empathy and connection to be such an important part of the mediation process that I was concerned about using the computer as a communication medium. My concern was misplaced. I have… [Read More]
Moving Forward After Divorce
These are fabulous suggestions for moving forward after divorce. 1. You are allowed to grieve. It is almost impossible not to regardless of whether you were the initiator. 2. Prioritize your children’s future. 3. Get on top of running your financially independent household. That doesn’t mean you are not receiving or paying… [Read More]
