by Nancy | Oct 25, 2017
People sometimes ask me for advice about communication. And to be perfectly honest, sometimes I give it without being asked. (Note to self: write blog about people who provide unsolicited advice. ) In the meantime, here are a few examples: Question: Carrie’s sister...
by Nancy | Oct 18, 2017
The opportunity for a dispute to arise in a business relationship happens far more frequently than you might guess. But I’m not here to convince you to get it in writing. You already know that. What I’m wondering is whether you have a mediation clause in...
by Nancy | Oct 11, 2017
Over the past five years, I have seen a surprising increase in the number of couples seeking my mediation services to help end their 20-35 year marriages. I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the concept of “grey divorce” (as in older couples with...
by Nancy | Oct 4, 2017
In light of the recent mass shooting in my city, I’m going to deviate from my typical (and, hopefully educational) weekly blog post to write from my heart. The numbness of the past few days has given way to an extraordinary realization that people are inherently...
by Nancy | Sep 27, 2017
A couple of years ago, I met with three adult brothers whose mother, Peggy, had passed away. Although Peggy had a Will to take care of distributing her real estate, and she was foresighted enough to divide her savings into three equal accounts naming each son as a...
by Nancy | Sep 20, 2017
Co-existing with your office mate can be challenging. Minor annoyances, such as humming or whistling, can escalate when you perceive that your co-worker isn’t carrying his/her own weight. And what if you’re angry with your business partner, your...
by Nancy | Sep 13, 2017
My humans just dropped a bombshell on me. They’re getting a divorce and my world will never be the same. How could they make such a drastic decision without consulting me? After all, I am an important member of this family! They decided that I’m going...
by Nancy | Sep 6, 2017
I don’t have children. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked why, and to be perfectly truthful, sometimes I haven’t answered nicely. It amazes me that friends, relatives, and relative strangers think it’s okay to ask such a...
by Nancy | Aug 30, 2017
I think William Shakespeare said it best, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be . . .” [“Hamlet,” Act 1, Scene III.] Of course, that’s pretty much impossible. We have student loans, car loans, and mortgages. Who hasn’t hit up a...
by Nancy | Aug 23, 2017
You may think it’s all over once your divorce is final, but there are a few more things you should do to get on the right path for your next chapter. It’s kind of like moving into a new place. You have to arrange for your utilities to be transferred,...
by Nancy | Aug 9, 2017
I have mixed emotions about this topic. On the one hand, there are some really valid reasons why staying friends with your ex is a healthy, mature thing to do. On the other hand, it could be holding you back from moving on. Here’s a quick true-false quiz: True...
by Nancy | Aug 2, 2017
More often than not, couples speak different languages about money. Whether it’s due to gender, cultural differences, or paycheck inequality, divergent attitudes towards spending and saving can destroy a relationship. In fact, according to many experts,...
