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8/27/21
Are Your Perceptions Hurting Your Relationships? Three ways to Turn Things AroundIs your boss or business partner being too controlling? Does it seem like your spouse doesn’t care about your feelings? Perhaps you find yourself extremely irritated or put off by someone for reasons you can’t explain. Have you ever experienced when someone close to you says or does something and all of a sudden, negative thoughts automatically pop into your head? I know I have...Read More8/20/21
Seven Dos and Don’ts to Ease Divorce Transition for your KidsWhen you’re going through a divorce, it can be hard enough just keeping things together for yourself. So, trying to be a good parent when you’re at your worst can be overwhelming and exhausting. These 7 DOs and DON’TS for parenting during divorce can go a long way to help ease the transition for your kids. 1. DO stick to regular routines as much as...Read More8/13/21
Divorced Parents and the 2021 Advance Child Tax CreditYou might know that with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, parents can get monthly checks over the second half of this year as an advance payment on their 2021 child tax credit. Starting with payments on July 15, 2021, the IRS will pay parents of qualifying children half the total Child Tax Credit amount in advance monthly payments. Parents will claim the other half...Read More8/6/21
The Four Characteristics Your Lawyer Needs When You Want an Amicable DivorceWhen you want an amicable divorce, it’s common to want to avoid lawyers. After all, lawyers are commonly associated with more conflict. Unfortunately, it’s the worst ones we tend to hear about the most. But like any type of professional, not all divorce lawyers are created equal. So, if you want an amicable divorce, the first thing you need to do is commit to it...Read More7/31/21
Turn Your Key Relationships Around: Here’s What Tony Robbins Says“If you want joy, happiness, freedom, and an extraordinary life, it will not come from blame. Never. There’s no pride that comes from blame.” The popular quote by Esther Perel, psychotherapist, corporate organizational consultant and Tony Robbins agrees in this recent podcast with So, what can we do if our current relationships are less than ideal? According to Robbins, “the more you find...Read More7/23/21
Four Simple Yet Powerful Ways to Stay Calm During ConflictIt’s inevitable that a conversation will suddenly turn heated. In that heated moment, we lose the very part of our brains we need the most to think rationally and intentionally. Yet how we choose to respond in any given moment can make or break a relationship. Before you say something you might later regret, first remember that we can calm our immediate emotional response in...Read More7/9/21
Save Big on Divorce Lawyer Fees with These Five StepsThe vast majority of divorce cases are settled out of court by mutual agreement. Therefore, once you decide to divorce, the goal should be for you and your spouse to sign a divorce agreement, typically called a Marital Settlement Agreement. The Marital Settlement Agreement generally includes provisions for Below is a general list of 5 steps for settling your divorce out of court that can...Read More7/2/21
Five Bestselling Tips to Communicate Your Way to Successful Interpersonal RelationshipsThe quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. -Esther Parel In each moment, we can choose the quality of relationships we have we others. And a critical component of successful relationships is our ability to communicate effectively. Interpersonal skills are not typically taught in school. This is unfortunate because these skills are crucial for creating and maintaining meaningful personal relationships both at work...Read More6/25/21
The One Thing Most Divorcing Parents Don’t Know: The Path to an Amicable DivorceIf you are considering divorce, it’s common to want to avoid or postpone divorce to protect your kids. As a family lawyer for over 20 years, I often hear parents voice intense concern that their kids would have a hard time adjusting to a divorce. And many parents do choose to stay married in an effort to spare their kids that kind of pain. What...Read More6/11/21
Top Four Negotiating Tips from a MediatorIf you’re looking to up your negotiating game or you want to know how to use mediation to your advantage, this post is for you. As a lawyer and mediator, I’ve encountered a number of negotiating strategies more likely to lead to successful outcomes and came across my top four. Mediation is an alternative to going to court to resolve disputes. The mediator will help...Read More