What does grace mean in the context of divorce? The first answer to that question is feeling at peace with your decision. That doesn’t mean there won’t be pain or difficulties associated with that decision, but grace is the confidence that comes from knowing that you’ve chosen wisely. No one wants to repeatedly stop and start … [Read more...]
How to Achieve a Child-Centered Divorce
What is a child-centered divorce? It starts with the parents’ commitment to put the overall welfare of their child or children first—before the parents’ needs for power, property or positioning in the case. The “Mission Statement” of Divorcing Parents: Children Are the Priority For a divorce to be child centered the conversation and commitment starts in the first interview with the … [Read more...]
4 Things to Consider When Marijuana Becomes Part of Your Divorce
How to avoid finding yourself on the wrong side of MAD in a family law case: Marijuana, Alcohol and Divorce The 4 Things to Consider When Marijuana Becomes Part of Your Divorce. Best Interest of the ChildrenThe JudgeNew laws on MarijuanaAttorney fees and costs Best Interest of the Children How to avoid being on the defensive in your custody case. If you have used or are … [Read more...]
The Law, Money, and Values Seminar
Law, Money, and Values in Legal Dispute Resolution and Human Conflict Resolution Practice is a seminar that will be held April 20, 2018, at the Loyola Law School in New Orleans. This seminar was created out of Pauline Tesler’s commitment to academic work for lawyers and people in helping professions. The seminar will attempt to help attorneys and others in attendance to better understand … [Read more...]