by Nancy | Apr 15, 2026
Just last week, I received a call from a client telling me that he and his spouse had reconciled. It’s news I’m always happy to hear, especially when they have children. Naturally, I don’t hear this too often, but when I do, I refund any unused retainer fees...
by Nancy | Apr 8, 2026
In what seems like another lifetime, I went on a retreat with my first husband, designed to help improve an already good marriage. (Guess what, it didn’t work.) We were asked to take 10 minutes to write down our answer to a specific question and then exchange...
by Nancy | Apr 1, 2026
Regardless of your age or your education, you’ve probably acquired experience in something. It makes no difference whether you’re a life insurance expert or a gardening enthusiast, sharing some of the things you’ve learned can have all kinds of hidden and...
by Nancy | Mar 25, 2026
Decision making is complicated. Just ask my divorce mediation clients how they’ve struggled with the decision to end the relationship, and how hard they were on themselves during the process. What would happen if your best friend asked you to weigh in on her...
by Nancy | Mar 18, 2026
As if the 50% failure rate for first marriages isn’t horrible enough, the failure rate of second marriages rises to a staggering 67%. You’d think after one divorce, we’d be better equipped to make a success of the second marriage. So, what’s the deal?Turns out, there...
by Nancy | Mar 11, 2026
As a divorce mediator, I help clients have the conversations they’ve often avoided for years. These usually fall into three categories: money, parenting, and feeling unappreciated. Avoidance in any of these areas can quietly erode a relationship until the damage feels...
by Nancy | Mar 4, 2026
One of my top goals as a divorce mediator is being accessible to my clients, whether past, present, or future. I don’t have to remind myself that ending a relationship or navigating one with a co-parent is challenging, to say the least. That’s why I know...
by Nancy | Feb 25, 2026
I’ve been doing some research to figure out how I can spot a red flag while it’s in front of me, instead of in the rear view mirror. And I’ve discovered five signs. The first sign is when I begin to feel guilty putting my needs ahead of the other...
by Nancy | Feb 18, 2026
We all have a voice. We use it in many ways every day, whether we’re ordering lunch at a restaurant, talking on the phone to a customer service representative, or chatting with the family at the dinner table. The tone of our voices can vary as well, whether we’re...
by Nancy | Feb 11, 2026
“They haven’t spoken to each other in years.”I wish I would have kept track of how many times I’ve heard those words since I became a mediator. The parties involved are typically siblings, and no two stories are ever the same. Someone inevitably tells me that...
by Nancy | Feb 4, 2026
Many of my divorce mediation clients come back for a tune-up when their children become teenagers. Co-parenting can be more challenging with teens because their issues are different and often complicated. If the parents aren’t on the same page, surviving their...
by Nancy | Jan 28, 2026
I wish I would have kept track of the number of divorce mediation clients who’ve accused each other of sabotaging the relationship, often masking their inner fear of rejection. As I start my 15th year (!!) as a divorce and family mediator, I’m able to...
