by Nancy | Aug 9, 2023
It’s probably impossible to go through life without having a difficult conversation. Telling your spouse you want a divorce, coming out to your parents, quitting your job, or firing an employee are some obvious examples. Whatever the subject matter, a difficult...
by Nancy | Aug 2, 2023
When I was a kid, l would barricade myself in my room and turn the stereo on full-blast so I couldn’t hear my parents bicker. It had a tremendous (negative) impact on me throughout my childhood. And even after I grew up and moved out, they continued to bicker in...
by Nancy | Jul 26, 2023
During a recent divorce mediation, I learned that the husband had been having an affair. When the wife found out, she demanded that he immediately end the other relationship and get some therapy, or else she was filing for divorce. I think “Minnie” scheduled the...
by Nancy | Jul 19, 2023
My dad had more friends than anyone I’ve ever known. Friends I didn’t even know he had until they showed up at his memorial service. Friends in their 20s and friends in their 80s, and every decade in between. I am very grateful to have had that role model....
by Nancy | Jul 12, 2023
Every time I hear someone say these two words, I kind of wish I’d trademarked them so I could get credit. Alas, I didn’t make up these words. I would not ever be entitled to a residual check for them. Nevertheless, I want to share them with you. So, wait...
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....
