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One Person’s Thoughts on Divorce/Martin Rosenfeld

July 21, 2012

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Sandra Blakeslee, a colleague of Dr. Judith Wallerstein, recently wrote a tribute about that distinguished researcher, for Huffington Post. Dr. Wallerstein died in June at age 90. She had been noted as the person who spoke to more divorced couples and children than anyone else in research history. Her work concentrated on divorce and its […]

Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce/Martin Rosenfeld

July 15, 2012

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A blogger, Suzanna de Baca, wrote about avoiding mistakes in the process of divorce at HuffingtonPost.com. I will make reference to three of the mistakes she cites. 1. Giving it all away. Although many couples who have a contested divorce, tend to contest whatever they can, there are some who just “throw in the towel”. […]

How Much Should Divorce Cost? Sharon Oberst DeFala, Esq. (www.Loveyourdivorce.com)

July 15, 2012

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Getting along during the divorce process is a key factor to the rest of your life. By deciding not to fight during this critical juncture you can make long-term decisions based not on factors such as revenge, annoyance, hostility, or bankruptcy. Instead, amicable dissolutions afford participants the opportunity to envision a productive and happy future […]

Anger and Divorce/Martin Rosenfeld

July 14, 2012

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A recent article on anger and divorce appeared at mediate.com by Jeanette Bicknell. Ms. Bicknell views the negative implications of anger in its more public manifestations. She also sees how anger can serve some constructive ends. She poses a few questions that parties going through a divorce should ask themselves. These questions are outlined below. 1. Is this […]

Game Theory in Divorce Mediation/Martin Rosenfeld

July 1, 2012

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Ever hear the term “zero-sum game” and wonder what it means? An article found at mediate.com written by Frederike B. Bannink gives ample background. Many “games” in life are “zero sum”. For one party to win, one will need to lose. Think of the last time you tried to beat out another motorist at a […]