So many people believe their partner should complete them. Thank popular culture and rom-coms for that notion!! But it couldn’t be further from the truth. A person must be whole on their own before they link up with a partner if they want their relationship to last....
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Reflecting On What Matters
An essential first step when people decide to divorce is figuring out what matters most to them. In fact, I decided to offer my new workbook package, Our Family in Two Homes, to help people articulate their priorities before starting the actual divorce process. It’s...
Striving for Gratitude and Patience in Divorce
There is one judge who always asks disputing couples in court to look at each other and think back over the...
An American administration overflowing with women
President Joe Biden has appointed more women to his Administration than any that came before him. And, with a female Vice President, he seems to be sending an important message to the American populace. That message is that women matter, and women can and should lead....
An Homage to Ruth Bader Ginsburg: the importance of women on the Supreme Court
When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died last year, we lost a true legal leader. She sat on the federal bench for 25 years and in 1993, became the second woman ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Throughout her career, RBG as she was affectionately known, advocated...
The Over-Emphasis of Valentine’s Day
In the world of divorce, Valentine’s Day is a dreaded occurrence. Some of my clients feel sad or angry or just very alone when this day rolls around. It’s marketed as a time to celebrate love and romance, and I’m in the business of ending relationships in very final...