Maybe You Shouldn’t Divorce Your Ex’s Relatives
Holidays are hard for divorced parents – even when they’ve mediated a parenting plan they both agree on and believe is in the best interests of their …
Graduation: Divorce Shouldn’t Disrupt the Day
June is a time of transitions and traditions. The flowers bloom and your children blossom – they go to proms, graduate high school or begin their new lives …
The Devil in the Parenting Plan
Parents often try very hard in mediation to negotiate a fair parenting plan that acknowledges their children need both parents in their lives. But sometimes …
College Planning and Divorce
As a college funding consultant, I often work with families who have been through a divorce or separation. This brings up a host of additional planning issues. …
Divorce with a Santa Claus Clause
Growing up in New York, I couldn’t wait for the holiday season. The city draped in lights; Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree towering, more beautiful and …
17 Steps to Take after Divorce
Divorce can be a long process and a huge upheaval. Sometimes it can be difficult to focus on practical matters during an emotionally trying time. After the …
Divorce Doesn’t Always Mean Divided Holidays
The wife of the couple we were mediating with sat weeping in a session. She and her husband had amicably worked out the difficult terms of their divorce. …
Divorce and College-Bound Kids
A college freshman told me that his parents thought they were doing everything right by waiting until he left for college to divorce and sell the family house. …
Father’s Day: Not Just for Fathers
In divorce mediation, couples typically decide together how to handle the basics of Father’s Day. What time does the day start? Do the children spend the …
Creative Parenting Plans for Divorce
One of the things I like best about divorce mediation and collaborative family law is the fact that parents get to design parenting plans that are meaningful …