Making Holiday Co-Parenting Work: 5 practical tips for supporting your children and reducing stress
The holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, can be particularly challenging for separated or divorced families, especially when coordinating shared custody. But as a divorce and family law attorney, I’ve seen many families successfully navigate these complex situations by focusing on proactive planning, open communication, and prioritizing their children’s needs. Here are a […]
The Power of Parental Decision-Making in Divorce
In today’s world of readily available expert opinions and information, parents often feel overwhelmed by advice. While professional and familial guidance can be invaluable, it’s important to remember that when it comes to your child, the most important voice in decision-making — particularly when it comes to divorce — is your own.
Parenting an Autistic Child: Coping With Marital Strain
Discover practical tips for maintaining a strong, supportive relationship while raising a child with autism. Learn coping strategies to reduce stress, improve communication, and strengthen your marital bond amidst the challenges.
Divorce and Special Needs Parenting: A Complex Journey
Divorce is hard enough. It can be an emotionally and financially draining process, especially when children are involved. But for parents of children with special needs—including those with autism and other learning differences—or with chronic medical issues, the challenges around divorce can be particularly daunting. While it is complicated and sometimes difficult to talk about, […]
Coping With Divorce and Borderline Personality Disorder
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process for anyone involved. However, when one or both parties have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the situation can become even more complex and difficult to navigate.
Calm Co-Parenting: Mastering Kids’ Screen Time
Manipulation of screen time can be used in divorce disputes, but clear boundaries set by co-parents reduce children’s anxiety about device use.
How to Divorce a Narcissist
When your spouse is a narcissist, diagnosed or not, getting through a divorce will likely be just as confusing and hard as your marriage has been: which might seem difficult to bear.
What “Fleishman Is in Trouble” Gets Right About Divorce
In watching Fleishman Is in Trouble, you may start to wonder whether much of the relationship difficulties could have been avoided with better and more communication, empathy and trust.
What We Can Learn About Custody From “Succession”
“Succession” delves into the lives of the Roys, a high-profile, wealthy, and dysfunctional family, as they navigate power struggles, corporate intrigue, and personal relationships.
Getting Ready to Propose? A Prenup Can Reduce Anxiety
Did you know that asking for a prenup might actually REDUCE anxiety around marriage planning and the many years ahead? Lisa Zeiderman writes about this in her most recent blog for Psychology Today, which also highlights the fact that nearly 40 percent of all engagements occur between November and February, and Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year to propose.