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How the Mediated Russian Prisoner Exchange Can Inform Divorce Mediation

In the recent prisoner exchange with Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was critical to the negotiations. The prisoner exchange was taking place behind the scenes for a long period, but timing was crucial for the end result. The Right Person In the hostage deal, the pivotal player was Scholz.  When selecting a mediator, it’s important […]

Required Reading for Involved Grandparents

Recommended reading: “Well Into Adulthood and Still Getting Money From Their Parents” Wall Street Journal, January 26th, 2024. In order to help their family thrive, many grandparents financially support their adult children and grandchildren. For example, let’s think about a couple that lives in Manhattan with an income of $350,000 – $400,000 a year. In many […]

Softening the Blow to Children Amid Divorce

Nesting takes a little finesse on the part of mom and dad, but the kids get to stay put. If divorcing in a chaotic wild west style is on one end of the spectrum and divorcing like you’re having a congenial kumbaya and séance is on the other end of the spectrum, “Nesting” is the kumbaya […]