Common Challenges in 2nd Marriages: Navigating the Journey as a Second Wife Second marriages can be a beautiful new chapter, but let’s be honest—navigating this journey can feel like walking through a minefield. From blending families to financial entanglements, there’s a lot on our plates. We enter second marriages with wisdom and experience, but also…(Continue Reading)
Family Law Updates
- Should My Prenup Include a Sunset Clause? March 30, 2024Whenever I write about prenups or advise clients on them, I always emphasize the idea that prenups are not a one-size-fits-all document and should be tailored to meet the needs of the couple’s circumstances and goals. While there are many subjects and clauses that are routinely included in prenups, there are just as many that […]
- Effective Co-Parenting: Getting Beyond Conflict for the Sake of the Children November 7, 2023Most clients that choose mediation or the collaborative law processes prioritize the health and welfare of their children because they understand that their children continue to need their love, support and guidance when separating into two homes. Sometimes professional help is needed when developing the best possible co-parenting agreement for the children. The agreement addresses […]
From Academia
- They led the fight for marriage equality June 14, 2025From USA Today: On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: Jim Obergefell and his partner John Arthur's fight to have their marriage recognized by their home state of Ohio ultimately paved the way for nationwide marriage equality for the LGBTQ+...
- State Spotlight: Who is considered a ‘grandparent’? The Colorado Supreme Court has a new definition June 13, 2025From CPR News: A tragic murder-suicide case that left three young Colorado children parentless has led to a new legal precedent for who can be considered a grandparent in the state. In 2020, 33-year-old Brandon Sullivan killed himself and his...