Blog Posts in June, 2011

• Why Mediation is Best for Divorcing Parents and Their Children

  Posted By Judy Williams || 24-Jun-2011

  It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about divorce mediation, but I came across this great article on mediation and really wanted to share it with you in this week’s blog post. I completely agree with the author of this article, Howard H. Irving, that mediation is the best practice for divorcing couples and their families. Nasty divorce litigations can severely damage a family, ...
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• Recognizing Dads and Stepdads on Father's Day

  Posted By Judy Williams || 18-Jun-2011

  There is no question that fathers influence and impact their children’s lives in many ways, specifically in academic achievement and behavior, just to name a few important areas. Not surprisingly, if stepfathers forge a bond with their stepchildren, this also is very beneficial to the children. This week, in honor of Father’s Day, I wanted to highlight this article titled “Not My ...
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• Deception and Infidelity

  Posted By Judy Williams || 14-Jun-2011

  The statistics on infidelity in a marriage vary widely, depending on which study is being referenced, but it appears the generally accepted estimates show that about 60% of men will cheat in their lifetime, and 40% of women will cheat at some point during their life. And, not surprisingly, infidelity is one of the top reasons for divorce, if not the #1 reason for divorce in a marriage. The article ...
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• Can You Stay Married If You Are Not Fulfilled?

  Posted By Judy Williams || 3-Jun-2011

  I’ve seen a lot in the press recently about “low conflict”, semi-happy but not fulfilling marriages. The statistics show that 55%-65% of these types of marriages end in divorce. This week’s highlighted article suggests that instead of divorce or remaining unhappily married, couples might try to create their own definition of a “happy marriage”. Since the ...
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