by Nancy | Jul 8, 2026
If you’ve ever been involved in an argument and suddenly realize that your partner, sibling, colleague or parent knows exactly how to push your buttons, you likely react by pushing theirs. But what does that actually accomplish? Being put on the defensive rarely...
by Nancy | Jul 1, 2026
Several years ago, I conducted a family mediation. Mom lived alone and her three adult siblings each wanted her to live with them. I gave everyone an opportunity to “pitch” why Mom should move in with them and, in Mom’s case, why she should stay...
by Nancy | Jun 24, 2026
When I first started my divorce mediation practice, I tried to align myself with other mediators. I attended networking events, arranged one-on-one meetings, and overall chose to be supportive of my colleagues. And what did I get in return? “Don’t quit...
by Nancy | Jun 17, 2026
The month of June always tugs at my emotions because it’s the month of both Father’s Day and my dad’s birthday. It never stops amazing me how much he still shows up in my life, even though he’s been gone for 20 years. I cherish the memories...
by Nancy | Jun 10, 2026
If you’ve started making a list of yours, let me tell you that the “H” words I’m writing about aren’t “Hello,” “Hamburgers” or “Hawaii.” Nor are they “Help, “Hide,” or...
by Nancy | Jun 3, 2026
Recently, a guy murdered his ex-wife and her new husband. He shot them in cold blood at a grocery store near my office, a place I stop at from time to time on my way home from work. Evidently, they were in the midst of a court battle over custody and child support. I...
by Nancy | May 27, 2026
Do you wake up in the middle of the night because you and your ex can’t seem to agree about anything concerning your kids? This topic is timely for me because I seem to be addressing it frequently during divorce mediations and post-divorce mediations. Let me...
by Nancy | May 20, 2026
One of the things I love the best about my work as a Divorce Mediator (and my life as a friend) is having the opportunity to be supportive. Please think about how you would answer these frequently asked questions: Question 1: Your spouse just got fired. Do you (a)...
by Nancy | May 13, 2026
Every single time I fly home into Las Vegas airspace, there is turbulence. Sometimes a little and sometimes a lot, but I’ve experienced enough of it to understand that it doesn’t last. I wish I could remember that concept when I catch myself getting...
by Nancy | May 6, 2026
Most of us grow up hearing that marriage is a relationship (and I should know since I’ve had three of them). True statement, but also an incomplete one. Whether we acknowledge it or not, marriage is also a business. And like any business, it comes with...
by Nancy | Apr 29, 2026
Way back when I was still married to my first husband, it took me four years to gather the courage to tell him I wanted to end the relationship. I knew for sure that I wasn’t going to stay married to him forever, yet I procrastinated. I kept postponing my self-talk...
by Nancy | Apr 22, 2026
That’s right. I said it. Ignorance is not bliss. This is contrary to the old adage which first appeared in an 18th century poem by Thomas Gray, “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” In real life, especially in divorce mediation,...
