

Practicing Gratitude during Transitions
The entire month of November seems to overflow with messages of gratitude and while those messages are meant to add a little positivity...


The Key to Good Communication: Try Not to Suck
It is no secret that I love the Cubs and right now—at least I hope by tomorrow—they have just clinched the first round of the playoffs...


5 Things You May Not Know About a Collaborative Divorce
1. Voice Heard. With a collaborative divorce, each party has the ability to openly voice their wants and concerns. This allows for...


Collegians need adult legal protections
An out-of-the-area college is the defining rite of passage for most children. But even if they remain on parents' health insurance...


Expense report tells a better support story
Limited assets set aside for legal expenses make mediation a first-consideration. When I sat down with one couple, it was clear to me...


What is the difference between a Last Will, a Living Will, and an Ethical Will?
We all know we need to have “our Wills” in place, but what does that really mean? Many of my clients come to me confused and unsure what...


Sensible rules before chasing Pokemon
If Manchester, N.H., police are using a rare Pokemon Go character named Charizard as bait to lure area criminals to a special area, we...


Make mediation a conflict resolution priority
“Unreasonable.” “Difficult communicator.” “Won’t compromise.” Now consider: Private, no public record. More cost-efficient. Total...


Being Proactive.
There have been a few personally close and unexpected deaths and health issues recently. For one in particular, along with everything...


Adopting a Foster Child
There were 415,000 thousand children in the foster care system for the year of 2014. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human...