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The word resilience comes from the Latin resilio, defined as “to bounce back” or “retaliate.” Emotional resilience refers to the ability to successfully adapt to stressors, maintaining psychological well-being in…

First observed in 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) became a full-fledged, nation-wide effort in October 1987. And in 1989, Congress passed Public Law 101-112,…

One of the most challenging decisions for parents raising children today is how much access to technology and exposure to social media, the internet, chat rooms and online gaming they…

The first recorded evidence of marriage ceremonies dates back to around 2350 BC, in Mesopotamia. And I would suspect that for just as long, spouses have sought relationship help. Historically…

While most parents resent being micromanaged by their ex, when a couple sits down at the mediation table ideally they have already discussed ideas on how to co-parent in unique…

During the last nine years that I have exclusively practiced divorce mediations, I’ve come to easily recognize words that can trigger positive and negative emotions. A single word or phrase…

Summer is upon us and approximately 70%¹ of all people who plan to move this year will soon be packing up. For families with school-aged kids, the two main reasons…

A number of Family Law Bills are currently pending in this year’s Florida Legislative Session. They address Alimony, Domestic Violence & Children, Support for Dependent Adult Children, Parenting Plans, Designated…

In 2010 Mariah Carey unsteadily walked onto the stage at the Palm Springs International Film Festival to accept an award. The audience suffered through five minutes of slurred speech, incomplete…

Today’s in vitro fertilization (IVF) and cryopreservation process (freezing of reproductive material) has undoubtedly provided couples with more ways to consider their family planning options than ever before. This is…

It’s a new year teeming with newly engaged couples who have followed a long-standing trend of popping the question between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day. Likely a ring has…

Adapting to custody sharing agreements can be stressful for many newly separated and divorced parents any time of year. This can be especially true for ex’s who have animosity towards…