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Tag Archive: High-conflict divorce

HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS…LESSONS FOR DIVORCE MEDIATORS

Marigona Binakaj | January 9, 2026

Few negotiators face more intense pressure than those involved in high-stakes crisis situations, like the New York City Police Department Hostage Negotiation Team. These professionals are tasked with defusing life-threatening scenarios,... Continue Reading...

IS BEING A FAMILY LAW LAWYER BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH?

Jessica Brant | January 8, 2026

In the demanding world of family law, particularly in high-conflict litigation, both young and seasoned lawyers are increasingly reporting significant spikes in anxiety and depression. This phenomenon is not merely... Continue Reading...

A DIVORCE; A CUSTODY BATTLE; AN ASSASSINATION: WHEN PEOPLE TAKE THE LAW INTO THEIR OWN HANDS

Steve Benmor | January 8, 2026

On July 18, 2014, Dan Markel – a respected Canadian-born law professor at Florida State University – was shot in the head in broad daylight outside his home in Tallahassee, Florida. Eleven years later,... Continue Reading...

Not Everyone is a Narcissist: The Overuse of the Term in Family Law

Leanne Townsend | October 16, 2025

In the emotionally charged world of family law, it’s not uncommon to hear one party refer to the other as a “narcissist.” In fact, over the last decade, this label... Continue Reading...

YOU ARE THE MOST DIFFICULT PERSON I HAVE EVER MET

Jessica Brant | September 24, 2025

Have you ever met a difficult person? Has it frustrated you? Have to investigated why they are difficult or why you have labeled them difficult? When dealing with difficult spouses... Continue Reading...

Leading with Heart: The Strength of a Sensitive Divorce Lawyer

Leanne Townsend | September 16, 2025

There’s a quiet truth in family law that not enough people talk about: The best divorce lawyers don’t just fight hard. They feel deeply. In an area of law filled... Continue Reading...

How to get through a divorce without going broke. 

Steve Benmor | July 23, 2025

Nobody plans to divorce. There is no such thing as a savings plan for divorce. Financial advisors rarely recommend strategies to prepare their clients for divorce. For almost everybody, divorce... Continue Reading...