by Nancy | Aug 5, 2026
Drama is everywhere. We all get caught up in it, whether by watching the news or letting reality television suck us dry. (By the way, I’m guilty of doing both.) In divorce mediation, the drama is both real and exaggerated. Ending a relationship is real and...
by Nancy | Jul 29, 2026
We all know them. The blamers. The ones who are the quickest to deny responsibility or accountability. Instead, they say things like, “it wasn’t my fault,” or “I missed the deadline because my assistant’s kid was sick.” When I’m working with my divorce...
by Nancy | Jul 22, 2026
I conduct an initial (free) consultation with prospective clients to see whether mediation would be a good fit for their situation. Most often, I don’t have to sell the concept because they’re already open to it simply because they booked an appointment....
by Nancy | Jul 15, 2026
My nephew, who’s a motivational speaker, talked to me about “showing up.” My takeaway was the thought that showing up is both easy and difficult at the same time. It’s rarely about confidence or clarity. Most of the time, it’s about...
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)...
