3 Common Issues Addressed In Marital Mediation
Marital mediation, also known as couples’ mediation, is a specialized form of mediation aimed at helping couples address and resolve conflicts within their marriage in a way that strengthens their relationship and avoids the need for separation or divorce. The mediation process focuses on communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to help couples overcome common issues. […]
What is a Postnuptial Agreement – and is it Too Soon?
What is a postnuptial agreement, anyway? Also known as a ‘postnup’ or postmarital agreement, it’s a legal contract that a married couple enters into after they have already tied the knot. Similar to a prenuptial agreement (prenup), which is signed before marriage, a postnup outlines the division of assets, debts, and other financial matters in […]
How Marital Financial Mediation Can Benefit Couples
Marital financial mediation fosters open and honest communication – essential for addressing underlying issues in a marriage.
Benefits of Postnuptial Agreements in California: Strengthening Bonds & Securing Futures
While most people are familiar with prenups, at least from movies or other similar avenues, postnuptial agreements are less common and therefore, not often considered as an option to save a marriage. However, they certainly can be successful if created in the right environment and with the right intent. I will discuss a little bit […]
Should you Draft your own Postnuptial Agreement?
“A man who represents himself has a fool for a client.” -Abraham Lincoln The End. Ha ha, just kidding! (Kind of.) Don’t Cut Corners When it Comes to a Postnuptial Agreement Like anything in life, you get what you pay for. I have always believed that for some things in life you just shouldn’t look […]
This is Us (tv show) is ALL of Us
So, I do not consider myself a movie buff (whatever that is…), but there are certain movies, shows, mini-series, etc., that is SO well done. Until much later, you may not even realize how amazing it is or the lessons you took from it, until much later. I know that “This Is Us” (an American […]
Why Is Marriage So Hard? Is Anyone Happy?
Not too long ago I read an article that resonated SO much with me that I have continued to share the concept with my clients and friends, and think the person who wrote the article is right on target. Unfortunately, I cannot find the darn thing, but it made such an impression on me, I […]
Why the Love of a Good Friend May Save a Marriage
Many things make men and women different. As a woman myself, I have to say my favorite difference is that women tend to create more profound and more caring relationships with other women. Far more often than men do with each other. This is in line with my theory that men appreciate women mediators because […]
Remember the 7 Year Itch? Some believe (and research supports) we are primed to fall in love every 4 years…
Some believe (and research supports) we are primed to fall in love every 4 years. This is a great link to a book that discusses how we are primed to fall in love every four years… Social Relationships: Cognitive, Affective, and Motivational Processes by: Jennifer Segura