The key to successful relationships lies in our ability to see the other’s perspective. But we can’t do this when we become emotionally reactive. We first need to calm our emotions to think clearly and rationally and see where the other person is coming from. Here...
As parents, we can’t always be aware of our children’s emotional experiences and how our actions affect them. As a trained mediator, family law attorney for almost 25 years, and child of bitter divorce myself, I know all too well how children can be affected – even if...
Relationships truly matter. As a family lawyer for almost 25 years, I have a regular front row seat to what appears to be hopeless disconnection between spouses and co-parents. Part of what I do is help bring co-parents together to make important decisions for their...
As a divorcing parent, you may be experiencing loss and grief that can come with ending your marriage. Likewise, the physical dismantling of the family unit can be truly traumatic for kids. They are losing the only life they’ve ever known - a life with a future that...
Whether we know it or not, we are negotiating all the time – not just when it comes to our work, but most often with those closest to us. Family life is full of daily negotiations. You might negotiate with your spouse about anything from household responsibilities to...
It is extremely common to struggle to connect with our teenage children. It seems as if suddenly, your child is a stranger. What happened to that sweet child you knew so well? Having raised two teens, I know all too well what that’s like. It is true that teens...
According to a recent press release by the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, as of February 21, 2023, except for very limited circumstances, all trials in civil and family courts are suspended, in 6 New Jersey counties due to the existing judge vacancy...
When a potential client comes to me for a consultation to find out what divorce entails, we will talk about what’s been happening and why they are considering divorce at this time. We will talk about your most pressing concerns and what outcome you most want to...
Relationships matter. In fact, they are essential to our very survival. Scientific research reveals that social connection and relationships are essential human needs that improve our physical health and mental and emotional well-being. As a family lawyer and...
If you’re in the midst of divorce – or any conflict for that matter - you can learn how to immediately calm your emotions when things get heated. When you do, you’ll be able to think clearly and rationally with solutions that work best. As humans, we all have that...
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