Divorce is a word that’s rife with emotion and can conjure up images of hostility, lengthy court battles, and broken relationships. And for many of us, this term describes a process that involves an unbearable
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Divorce or separation should be a life event, not a lifestyle. – Me Divorce is above all a legal procedure. Yet, as you can see, it has deep psychological roots. Finding and employing the resources
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“You catch more flies with honey than vinegar” – Ernie Kahn This old English proverb was a favorite expression of my dear deceased dad. It was a popular one in the day, and it still
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Are you considering a mediation-based resolution to your divorce or separation, in which neither you nor your spouse or partner step foot into a courtroom? Do you believe that having a psychologist or counselor involved
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Joann Campoy and I have been working with divorcing and divorced couples and families in Sonoma County for many years. Our paths have crossed numerous times, Joann in her role as family attorney, and I
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After practicing Family Law in Sonoma County for 22 years, I knew there could be something better that could avoid some of the conflict that separation often triggers within the family. I have seen the
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