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Reflections on 2018

As 2019 begins, I took some time to look back over the topics I visited in blogs during 2018. I started 2018 by writing a piece on maintaining respect during conflict resolution. Conflict resolution was a recurring theme in not only my practice, but in much of the front page…

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Co-Parenting During the Holidays

As divorced parents plan the family’s first holiday season under new parenting arrangements, there may still be lingering stress and tension from the divorce. Each parent undoubtedly wants to spend as much time as possible with the children, and even when formal arrangements have been agreed upon, it may be…

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Nesting 101: Is a parenting nesting arrangement right for your family?

The term “nesting” is used to describe an arrangement where the children remain in the family home while the divorcing parents take turns living in the family home and in another location. (The parents move in and out of the home rather than the children moving between homes.) Nesting is…

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Best interest of the Children: A Renewed Take on the Brangelina Case Study: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way!

Divorce and custody disputes are often material for tabloid front pages. Celebrity splits never seem to fall out of favor in the media, even though there are alternative and appropriate dispute resolution methods designed to minimize the hostility. Headlines for years have centered on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie –…

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Working with a 50/50 Parenting Schedule

Many parents come to mediation wanting a 50/50 parenting schedule.  That usually means that both parents are concerned about maintaining a strong relationship with the children once Mom and Dad separate. Shared parenting is usually a positive experience when the parents cooperate to create a workable plan that respects the…

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Is There a Place for the Consulting Attorney in Divorce Mediation?

The answer is a resounding Yes!   There are many reasons why consulting attorneys help to create durable, practical agreements through the mediation process. What follows is a summary of the positive effects of using consulting attorneys: 1. Informed Decision-Making: Consultation during the mediation process with an experienced family lawyer can…

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Loveless – What Happens When A Divorcing Couple Can’t Escape A Conflict Trap? A Mediator’s Review

The Russian film Loveless, directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, is an intense, provocative drama that can be viewed on many levels.    It is a comment on what happens when a marriage breaks down as well as a critique of modern Russian society.  I found that there were aspects of the story…

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Can A ‘Talking Stick’ Really Help to Resolve Impasse?

Last week a ‘talking stick’ reportedly broke the stalemate over the government shutdown.  Just what is a talking stick and how can it be used as a means of working through impasse in a negotiation? According to my research, American Indian (First Nation) tribes have used the talking stick for…

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Thinking about Dignity and Respect in Conflict Resolution – In Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.  What was it about Martin Luther King Jr. that inspired us?  There are so many things including his courage…

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Nesting: Giving the children “custody” of the house after a divorce

A benefit of using collaborative law for separation and divorce is that the parties can work together with a team of professionals to create a situation that works for everyone, including the children. Collaborative law allows attorneys and other neutral professionals help develop creative and practical solutions with a focus…

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