Coming Out of Mediation With Friendship

Coming Out of Mediation With Friendship

When I was contemplating divorce, I needed as much information as I could to help me understand what that would really mean to me – in all facets of my life.  So one of my steps was to have a consultation with a lawyer.  As I sat listening to her talk about putting...
Something We Both Could Live With

Something We Both Could Live With

When we were going through our divorce, things got bad quickly.  They seemed to remain that way forever,  almost as if time had stopped.  Our attorneys seemed to think of themselves as warriors.  I mean, they were out of control.  To this day I cannot tell if they...
I’m a Single Mom Now, And I’m OK

I’m a Single Mom Now, And I’m OK

Facing the need for an end to my marriage was the most difficult decision of my life. Finances were not my only concern but they had been weighing heavily on me for a long time. My husband was financially successful. But trust had evaporated in our marriage. I had to...
Out of the Mouth of Babes

Out of the Mouth of Babes

Sometimes children say exactly what parents need to hear. Sometimes when parents hear what their children say their words can hit an emotional bullseye and even be embarrassing. I recently came across a perfect example of that in a YouTube video that I believe says it...
Common Sense to Both Sides of Our Arguments

Common Sense to Both Sides of Our Arguments

I came to Heartland Family Mediators lost and frustrated with my relationship with my son’s mother.  We agree on nothing and I saw no light at the end of the tunnel.  I felt like there was no way for us to come to any agreement and that I would wind up spending...