A Political Fairy Tale Once upon a time, politicians got elected and then found ways to work together to govern their towns, counties, states, and countries constructively. Life was good. Then an evil magician poisoned the nation’s atmosphere. Politicians became […]
Divorce and Holidays For many, Thanksgiving is a happy family gathering time. For others, it is a day when you have to see your dysfunctional relatives. For others, including divorced parents whose children will be with their other parent […]
Tips for Negotiating Successfully, Part 2 You can find Part 1, with the first ten tips, on this page. 11. Begin by asking for more than you want. This is my least favorite advice to give. It grates against my […]
Tips for Negotiating Successfully, Part 1 At work, in your neighborhood, and in your family, you may from time to time run into a dispute that matters. You may want to negotiate with the other party about solving the problem. […]
Healing During and After Divorce Divorce often involves riding an emotional roller coaster: fear, anger, relief, denial, grief, exhilaration, guilt, blame, despair, anxiety, and, one hopes, belief in your ability to heal and build a good life for yourself and […]
Things I Learned Recently from a Judge This includes comments about adultery, custody, spousal support, absentee parents, counseling, spying on your partner’s email, and property distribution. Adultery may have almost no effect on a judge’s decisions about custody and visitation. […]
Can You Afford to Get Divorced? A happy marriage is wonderful. Unfortunately, some marriages just don’t work out. A surprising number are secretly abusive. Sometimes people just grow apart and cannot find their way to get back together. If they […]
A Quick Do-It-Yourself Divorce I just heard from a client I worked with in June. She and her husband were in a very difficult situation. They owed much more than their house was worth, they could not sell the house […]
How to Get Divorced without Going Broke or Going Crazy My similar article about this was originally published on OurMomSpot and is as useful to dads as to moms.
What Parenting Schedule is Best for Your Kids? With a little education, many ex-couples can resolve most questions on their own. For example, it may be obvious to one couple that, because their two apartments are a quarter of a […]