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Mind Your Ps and Qs: The Value of Communicating Politely With Your Ex
It really does matter what words you choose when communicating with an ex spouse- particularly when you are coparenting. It can be the difference between a peaceful and happy existence or one filled with acrimony and post-judgment litigation. Read the Article at...
High Conflict Divorce Tip #2: Avoid Reactivity
As the next installment in my series of tips for surviving a high conflict divorce, I want to focus on the issue of reactivity-or perhaps better said, over-reactivity. Here is an email exchange that is very typical: Email #1: Susie, I was hoping to take little Johnny...
Video: When You Are Old and Grey – Tom Lehrer. This song I think explains a lot of my cases.
I really got a kick out of this old Tom Lehrer song, "When You Are Old and Grey." It seems that I have had a number of cases where folks may have lost their agility. 😉 http://youtu.be/8NOZH0y7VxE
Who Smiles and Who Cries When They Divorce?
This is a good artocle published by Judith Wallerstein, Ph.D. As a divorce attorney, I have seen a great many cases where one person wants out and the other wants to stay. Usually the person who wants to stay is stunned and in denial that the divorce is even...
Crazy Time and Dealing with Difficult Clients
Having been involved in many high conflict divorce cases, I can attest that Mr. Gornbein gives excellent advice. The most important lessons have learned over the years is not to take things seriously. Client's in high conflict are having the worst experience of their...
Judge has harsh words for Mom before sentencing her for spanking her kid
Judge has harsh words for Mom before sentencing her for spanking her kid See this article about a Texan judged who sentenced a mother for felony abuse charges after she spanked her child. Note, she did not use a belt or leave any bruises,...