In recent weeks, many people have asked if I have seen Marriage Story and, if so, what I thought of it. They are clearly not asking for my analysis as a movie critic, but as someone who works with people going through divorce. I have a lot of...
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Every summer when wedding season is upon us, we see articles about prenups popping up. While it isn’t as glamorous as picking out flowers or the menu, it is a significant part of many people’s big day. Fewer articles discuss post-nups. What exactly is a...
In a recent interview with People magazine, singer-songwriter Jewel discusses her divorce from Ty Murray and the challenges she faced in the process. She describes co-parenting as work, since “you obviously don’t get a divorce because things are going well.” Some people wonder whether a non-adversarial...
Conflict can be positive. That’s not how we usually think about it because it doesn’t feel good to be in conflict. Being in conflict makes people feel angry and fearful. So, how can conflict be positive? By offering the opportunity for a better outcome if...
Ten years. Make it to the ten-year mark in a marriage and you will be awarded alimony for life. Right? Not exactly. There are many myths and misunderstandings surrounding spousal support in Los Angeles. Let’s examine a few of them. Myth #1: If the marriage lasts...
Is it possible for a divorce to be simple? Divorce is a major life event with emotional significance for any couple. People experience an array of emotions when navigating through this challenging time, from pain and anger to relief and hope. They must process their...
Did you know you have a conflict style? We all have a default approach we go to when faced with conflict. Recognizing our own conflict style (and other people’s conflict styles) can help us approach conflict more constructively. There is much scholarly work on approaches to...
How will divorce affect my children? What can I do to make this transition easier for them? These questions reflect the concerns of most when starting the divorce process. A Google search for “effects of divorce on children” yields almost 50 million results. There is no...
As a divorce mediator and collaborative attorney, I have found that there are unique challenges that arise when dealing with a family that has relied on the inherited or gifted wealth of one spouse in funding the marital standard of living. Consider this example: The couple...