I see this mistake time and time again: couples realize they’re unhappy with a pattern in their relationship and agree something needs to change. They’ll have a heart-to-heart, maybe even make a vow to each other to do things differently. But then… they stop there.

They think that simply wanting a ...

It’s heartbreaking to feel like you’re fighting for your marriage alone.

You’re not ready to give up—you love your spouse, and you believe there’s something worth saving.

But you’re also unsure if they’re willing to do the work.

If this is where you are right now, I want you to know two things:

Navigating divorce can feel like walking through a minefield.

For many, the process is filled with emotional turmoil, financial strain, and the daunting sense that every decision could have long-lasting consequences.

Because every decision does have long-lasting consequences.

As someone who has s...

Ahhh, September...

There's something about this time of year that feels like "possibility" to me.

Maybe it's the fact that for nearly 20 years of my life, September brought newness with it.  New teachers, new classes, new notebooks.  Sometimes a new school.  It always felt like a clean slate to me...

"The quality of our questions determines the quality of our lives." - Tony Robbins

Years ago, someone shared with me a concept that has profoundly influenced the way I approach challenges, both in my personal life and in my work as a divorce mediator and coach.

The idea is simple, yet incredib...

As I celebrated another birthday this past weekend, I found myself reflecting on the journey that has brought me to this moment. Birthdays have a way of prompting introspection, and as I look back on my years as a family lawyer and divorce mediator, as well as my own personal experiences navigating ...

Divorce is a challenging life event that often brings a whirlwind of emotions, decisions, and adjustments.

But I’m guessing you already knew that.

Much has been said about its impact on children, and rightly so.

Ensuring their well-being during this tumultuous time is crucial.

However, there's a...

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” – Jim Rohn

Is it just me or is life particularly hard to navigate right now?

Everywhere you turn people seem to have shorter fuses and sharper tongues.

Whether it's in line at the grocery store, in the drive-through getting ...

"We need to accept that we won't always make the right decisions, that we'll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it's part of success." - Arianna Huffington

July 1.

It’s the official midway mark of the year.

Six months behind us, six months ...

Hope.

It's the light in the darkness.

The anchor in the storm.

It's the stirring in your soul that whispers: "You can do this".

When everything else seems uncertain, hope remains.

Navigating the complexities of divorce often feels like trying to find your way in the dark—disoriented and uncerta...

Have you noticed how nature always provides the best metaphors for life?

Chances are, you caught the solar eclipse yesterday, and if you didn’t, you would have at the very least heard all about it in the days and weeks leading up to it.

It was a big deal.  

Afterwards, as I reflected on the even...

In the journey of life, going through a divorce is one of the hardest things someone can face. It brings a lot of emotional pain, uncertainty, and the need to figure out what comes next. But, like driving, getting through this difficult time often means focusing more on where you want to go than on ...