• posted: Jul. 17, 2024
• divorce,  coparenting,  living together,  family health,  emotional wellbeing,  separation,  divorce strategies,  well-being

This blog discusses the challenges and considerations of living together while going through a divorce, particularly when children are involved. It highlights the emotional strain, potential for conflict, and impact on children, and offers strategies for managing the situation, such as setting boundaries, communicating openly, and seeking professional support. The blog also emphasizes the importance of recognizing when it's time to move into separate households to ensure the well-being of all family members. Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2024

Including a mental health professional (MHP) in a collaborative divorce offers significant benefits, particularly for children. An MHP facilitates communication, helps manage living arrangements, guides conversations with children, and assists in creating child-centered parenting plans. This holistic approach ensures the emotional well-being of the entire family, making the divorce process smoother and more constructive. Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2024
• coparenting,  parenting,  best interests,  children of divorce

What is the role of a Co-Parenting Counselor? While the dissolution of a marriage may signify the end of one relationship, it marks the beginning of another – coparenting. This Read More

• posted: May 02, 2024
• divorce,  collaborative divorce

The growth and acceptance of alternative dispute resolution in family matters is encouraging to see, thank you Lawyer Monthly for asking me to share my experience as a collaborative divorce Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2024
• healing separation,  temporary separation,  legal separation

A healing separation is a temporary separation of two partners who are struggling in their relationship. A healing separation is intended to give couples the time and space they need Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2024

Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, fraught with many complexities, especially when it comes to finances. While legal expertise is paramount in ensuring that all rights are protected and Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2023
• divorce,  legal separation,  physical separation

The process of divorce can be emotionally draining, tumultuous, and challenging for all parties involved. Amidst the whirlwind of feelings, some couples may find it beneficial to engage in a Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2023
• no-fault divorce,  wrongdoing,  fault-based divorce

No-fault divorce has faced criticism from those who believe it has made divorce too easy and has contributed to a decline in the sanctity of marriage. Proponents of repealing no-fault Read More

• posted: Nov. 10, 2023
• prenup,  neutral third party

A prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to as a prenup, serves as a contract for two individuals preparing to unite in marriage, with the primary purpose being to establish a clear Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2023
• collaborative divorce,  non-adversarial divorce,  participation agreement

Considering a divorce? If you're exploring your options, you've probably read about divorce mediation and collaborative divorce. While these nonadversarial processes have much in common, there are key differences you Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2023
• mediation,  adversarial proceedings

For many individuals, divorce can seem like an extremely intimidating and overwhelming process. Divorce is often portrayed as highly adversarial and emotionally draining, and many partners worry that their children, Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2023
• cdfa,  divorce coach,  discernnmentcounseling,  nonadversarialdivorce

Thank you Legal Scoops for sharing my succinct advice for preparing for divorce: "Emotional and financial preparation is essential to ensure a smooth legal divorce process. Exploring options such as discernment Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2023
• divorcemediation,  collaborativedivorce

At the Divorce Mediation Center of Fairfield County, LLC, our family law attorneys frequently utilize both divorce mediation and collaborative divorce processes for our clients and can provide experienced guidance in both settings. Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2023
• discernment counseling,  healing separation,  leaning in,  leaning out

What do you do when you are certain that divorce is the right path for your family, but your spouse isn’t on board? While it is typical for one spouse Read More

• posted: Jun. 05, 2023

The whole conversation of going back to the time when we didn’t have no-fault divorce, when we have made such advancements in normalizing healthy divorce, is mind-blowing.I left litigation to Read More

• posted: Mar. 21, 2023

Tell us about your background and your family, and how long you have lived in Ridgefield?I’m originally from NY, attended college and law school in NY and began practicing family Read More