Category Archives: Getting Divorced

Wondering what to say in mediation? I have been co-mediating with Brian James for over 16 years and unfortunately, we have heard statements people make to their spouse that are offensive, mean, and that ultimately undermine the mediation process. ...

What does it mean to be a strong and independent woman? Here is my story, which includes what it means to me. For a long time, I didn’t share or write much about my current marriage. After all, here I am serving women going through divorce, leav...

Being recently separated, I can remember just feeling like I was in such unchartered territory. It was chaotic. So many things were new for me, and I just didn't know what to expect. Examples of what you don't know when you are recently separated: th...

If you are going through a divorce and feeling frustrated by the divorce process--how long it's taking, some unfair things that seem to be going on, feeling like you just want it to be over, and tired of the expense of divorce, you are not alone. Wh...

Divorced women know better than anyone the importance of good girlfriends you can trust during divorce. A true friend will listen to you for hours about your worries and fears. She’ll sit there with you while you cry. She’ll drink wine with you a...