Discernment Counseling: When Spouses Disagree on the Future of Their Marriage
When one spouse is considering divorce but the other wants to save the marriage, the couple is in a terrible
When Clients Are Ambivalent About Divorce: A Guide to Discernment Counseling for Lawyers and Mediators
Clients who consult divorce lawyers and mediators have not necessarily made a final decision about ending their marriages. Some remain
You Don’t Have To Be Married To Raise A Happy And Healthy Child
Long-term marriages can sometimes reach a painful point where one partner has emotionally disengaged while the other continues trying to
You Were as Open With Your Feelings as You Could Be
Family estrangements between parents and adult children are increasingly common, particularly when disagreements around parenting, boundaries, or communication escalate into
I Know Trust Can Indeed Be Restored
Infidelity often causes profound damage to trust within a marriage, but many couples are unprepared for the additional trauma that
Disrespectful Behavior is On Them, Not On You
Weddings often carry emotional meaning far beyond the event itself. In this Newsweek “What Should I Do?” column, I respond
Your Brother’s Behavior Towards Your Mother May Not Change
Adult siblings often experience intense conflict and resentment when caregiving responsibilities for an aging parent become unevenly distributed. In this
A Good Friend Will Show Understanding And Flexibility
Weddings often place friendships under unexpected emotional and financial strain, particularly for young adults who are still establishing financial independence.
If You Take Steps Now You May Be Able To Keep Your Daughter In Your Life
Parental estrangement following divorce or abuse can leave lasting emotional wounds for both parents and children, particularly when children grow
To Improve Lawyer Well-Being, Let’s First Specify the Problem
Link to Article: https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2020/09/03/to-improve-lawyer-well-being-lets-first-specify-the-problem/ Published 9/3/2020 in New York Law Journal: To Improve Lawyer Well-Being, Let’s First Specify the Problem Author: Peter