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Communication skills in marriage and mediated divorce

Communication skills in marriage and mediated divorce

Thursday, January 18th, 2018

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/12/opinion/sunday/engagement-marriage-conflict.html

Daphne de Marneffe writes in the New York Times about how couples can make the transition over the years from starry eyed newly in love to long term intimate love.  

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What Happens to the Engagement Ring–Mediation Style

What Happens to the Engagement Ring–Mediation Style

Thursday, January 18th, 2018

Today, the New York Times featured two pieces on what happens to the engagement ring in the case of divorce and broken engagements–one legal (click here for article).  

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Instant Divorce Law Challenged

Instant Divorce Law Challenged

Thursday, June 1st, 2017

Geeta Anand of The New York Times reports that in India, a Muslim instant divorce is being challenged by a grassroots resistance movement.  

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11 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce–NYT

11 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce–NYT

Monday, May 22nd, 2017

While we mediate with couples contemplating divorce and also contemplating marriage (the prenup clients) the article below by Eric Copage distills important considerations useful for all who may be finding themselves unhappily married.  

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NYT- Open Marriage: An area ripe for mediation?

NYT- Open Marriage: An area ripe for mediation?

Thursday, May 11th, 2017

The New York Times Magazine this coming Sunday is running a lengthy article on open, non-monogamous, “monogamish,” polyamorous marriages.  We are struck by the openness and honesty of those profiled.

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“Ellie and Abby were able to help resolve a conflict that had seemed irreconcilable after months of efforts by other professionals. Their deep empathy combined with legal expertise gave me the confidence I needed to withstand the most stressful challenge of my life. Their commitment to achieve optimal results went far above and beyond all my expectations.”

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