by Nancy | Jul 5, 2023
Families don’t look the same as they did 50 years ago. Whether multi-generational, multi-cultural, blended, single parent, two moms, or two dads, diversity reigns supreme when it comes to describing family in the 21st century. Opening up that bag of diversity can...
by Nancy | Jun 28, 2023
I’m fairly certain that we all have people in our lives with whom conversations pose challenges. Otherwise, why would the expression “walking on eggshells” even exist? Who literally walks on eggshells? Wikipedia’s definition is “to be...
by Nancy | Jun 21, 2023
Ask anyone who’s in business about the importance of following up, and you won’t be surprised by the answer. It’s vital. I know this. So why am I challenged by this skill set? Initially, I started researching this topic for self-serving purposes. I...
by Nancy | Jun 14, 2023
I seem to be managing expectations lately, my own and those of my divorce mediation clients. When I’m dealing with my own, I don’t often clearly identify my expectations until I realize that they haven’t been met. With my divorce clients, I am more...
by Nancy | Jun 7, 2023
Nevada is one of 17 states in the U.S. where divorce is considered “no fault.” This means that it’s not necessary to cite the reason, such as infidelity or abandonment. In fact, Nevada is one of the easiest states in which to obtain a divorce...
by Nancy | May 31, 2023
Couples who adopt are very special. It’s a massive decision with lifetime implications. I think it starts with a “what if …?” and ends with a “let’s do it!” In my mediation practice, I’ve had to deal with what happens next. You bring the baby, toddler, child,...
by Nancy | May 24, 2023
I’ve been thinking that procrastination isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it’s a human thing. We all do it. So, let’s take a moment to consider the consequences of, and yes, the rewards for procrastinating. That being said, maybe “reward” is too strong a word....
by Nancy | May 17, 2023
It’s almost summertime, and the living might not be so easy if you’re planning a Family Reunion. Your checklist is ever-growing, from logistics, to activities, to dealing with all of the colorful personalities that make your family unique. Think you can please...
by Nancy | May 10, 2023
I want you to spend three minutes reading this post. (See what I did there?) Let’s start by thinking about how you might handle the following situations:1. Your neighbors leave their dog outside and it barks all night long, keeping you awake.2. A coworker takes...
by Nancy | May 3, 2023
I recently lost a brother-in-law to cancer, and a friend to a sudden heart attack. Their deaths affected me profoundly and made me consider the legacies they built and left behind. The literal definition of “legacy,” at least according to Merriam-Webster,...
by Nancy | Apr 26, 2023
In mediation, as well as in my personal life, the people with whom I interact frequently need to have the last word. And I have no problem allowing them to have it because it isn’t important to me. Why isn’t it important to me? Why is it important to them? I decided...
by Nancy | Apr 19, 2023
Am I hitting a nerve? Are you inclined to let control freaks have their way because it’s easier than arguing? That is, until you’ve reached your last nerve and end up losing it over something like a coffee mug! In mediation, one of my primary goals is to make sure the...
