5 Tips to Avoid Anger During Divorce Mediation

Emotions Can Run High During Divorce Mediation When you’re getting divorced, it’s natural to feel a lot of different emotions. However, one of the most challenging emotions to process during this time is anger. When we’re angry, we tend to react strongly and sometimes say things we later regret. Thankfully, there are ways to manage […]

Why Do Women Initiate Divorce More Than Men?

Men and Women Divorce For Different – But Equally Valid – Reasons In heterosexual marriages, women begin the divorce process in greater numbers than men. Why? It seems counterintuitive since we have been bombarded with messages that women, in general, want long-term, stable relationships and marriages, while men, on the other hand, are more apt […]

The Various Stages Of Divorce Are Inherently Emotional

Top 5 Emotions Related To Alimony Alimony is often the most contentious issue in divorce. As an attorney and mediator with over 30 years of experience, I am dedicated to the peaceful resolution of divorce. I’m never shocked when a mediation which was proceeding smoothly and calmly erupts into contentiousness and animosity when the issue […]

The Different Divorce Effects on Men and Women

Moving On Past Divorce – It’s Hard For Everyone Men and women are equally likely to end a non-marital relationship. A recent study confirms that it is women who are more likely to initiate divorce proceedings. However, as both former partners begin their post-divorce lives, who has the tougher time? Why Women Start Most Divorces? […]

Mediation Is A Great Option For High-Conflict Couples

Top Ways I Work With High-Conflict Couples In an ideal setting, mediation is a process in which a divorcing couple sits with a mediator and negotiates in good-faith towards a settlement that is considered by each party to be fair and reasonable. During that scenario, each person will express their goals and concerns, the other […]