Planning Unequal Estate Distributions? Consider a Family Meeting First
It’s not uncommon for people to make bequests of unequal amounts to their heirs – usually after carefully weighing a variety of considerations, past, present, and future. But such decisions can lead to family conflict that lasts generations. Communicating these...
SPLIT: A must-see film for divorce mediators and their clients
Ellen Bruno is a visionary who has found a way to open the hearts of divorcing couples – through the voices of children. Her 28 minute documentary, SPLIT: Divorce Through Kids’ Eyes, features intimate interviews with children about day-to-day aspects of their...
Facilitated Family Meetings
I suspect many of us have experienced, at one time or another, how quickly extended family conflicts can unfold, and the damaging impact on valued relationships that often follows. Identity and values conflicts among family members may emerge and communication may...
Podcast: Resolving Family Disputes — Harry Margolis Interviewed Mediator and Trainer Crystal Thorpe
Crystal had the pleasure to be interviewed recently by Harry Margolis of Margolis & Bloom, LLP, about how mediation can help families have productive conversations and resolve disagreements. You may listen to this episode of the “Ask Harry” podcast below....
Resources for Co-Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts has released helpful guidelines for parents who are divorced or separated, for co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic, here: https://www.afccnet.org/Portals/0/COVID19Guidelinesfordivorcedparents.FINAL.pdf...
Navigating Family Conflict under Pandemic Conditions
During the current stay-at-home advisory, the COVID19 pandemic, and our public response to it, is creating new challenges for families to navigate. Staying connected, navigating home spaces that are suddenly shared 24/7, managing financial and emotional stress, and...