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8/6/21
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 More6/4/21
Try This Powerful Tip to Resolve Conflicts at Work and at HomeWe generally find conflict whenever there’s a clash of differing perspectives accompanied by strong emotions. Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, whether with a romantic partner, friend, sibling, colleague, or co-worker. As common as conflicts are, it’s just as common to want to avoid them. After all, conflicts can often be fraught with uncertainty, anxiety, and discomfort. Yet ironically, the way we handle conflict is...Read More5/29/21
How to Take Charge of Your Emotions for Stronger RelationshipsIn your day-to-day interactions with those most important to you, how often do you find yourself letting your emotions get the best of you? When this happens, you might feel stuck. You might have said something or done something that hurt the relationship. And you might be left feeling frustrated, misunderstood, and, in retrospect, perhaps a little ashamed. This is when our emotions can drive...Read More5/21/21
The Art of Mastering Difficult ConversationsOne of the most important life skills is knowing how to navigate difficult conversations. After all, the way we approach these conversations can make or break any relationship, whether professional or personal. Difficult conversations might include: Approaching an employee or business partner not meeting expectations. Owing up to a mistake; Leaving a job; or Ending your marriage or relationship. It’s often easier to avoid these...Read More