How Divorce Affects Social Security Benefits

May 18, 2017

Federal Social Security benefits are very important to individuals and to those who have paid into the Social Security system, and by extension to their family members.  When spouses divorce it is critical to understand the underlying rules and assumptions for the...

How to Increase the Cost of Your Divorce

Mar 17, 2017

Many people recognize that if they “lawyer up” by hiring the most litigious attorneys that they are asking to have a very expensive adversarial divorce.  Saving money is one of the reasons (but hopefully not the only reason) people often choose to do a collaborative...

Dealing with Disappointment and Divorce – Facing the New Normal

Feb 15, 2017

When divorce is discussed or in process, every member of the family experiences many difficult feelings: sadness, anger, confusion as well as disappointment. As a coach and child specialist, I have witnessed the challenges faced by separating parents. Parents and...

Kids, Divorce and the Holidays

Dec 1, 2016

The holidays can be hard for families that are going through a divorce.  Many families have established traditions that they look forward to year after year.  These traditions may include extended family, travel, religious rituals, festive parties, decorating a tree...

What if I Want my Children to Know That I Did Not Want a Divorce?

Oct 31, 2016

Oftentimes, collaborative family professionals and child therapists encourage parents to speak in one voice when discussing divorce with their children. Children do best when they feel loved and cared for by both parents. It is certainly true that if one parent...