Posts by Bobbie Batley
Who Gets the Kids on Halloween?
by Jann Blackstone-Author of Ex-Etiquette Q. In the past you have suggested that divorced parents both go trick-or-treating with their kids. I hate my ex. We have been divorced for almost five years and she’s still a selfish, obnoxious person and I don’t want to be anywhere near her. I can’t cover up my disgust…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of a Co-Parenting Coordinator
by Kathryn Dickerson and Alan Plevy-from the Huffington Post Divorce Tensions can run high when former spouses have to work together and oftentimes, divorced couples feel like they are no longer allies. Yet, when they have children, there are numerous decisions that the divorced couple needs to make together. Enter professional decision makers, also known…
Read More13 Children’s Books That Help Kids Understand Divorce
by Samantha Darby-Romper.com-from the AAML Facebook page Books are a huge source of comfort for everybody, but especially children. I can’t tell you how many times a book has cheered my daughter up and given me and her dad a sounding board to discuss topics with her. For parents going through a divorce, children’s books…
Read MoreCo-Parenting With A Narcissist
by Susan Stiffelman -from the Huffington Post Not long ago I discussed narcissistic personality disorder with Wendy Behary, an expert in the field, for a series I was hosting on Co-Parenting Without Power Struggles. Our conversation was fascinating. People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder move through life with an exaggerated sense of self-importance, arrogance, and entitlement.…
Read MoreStaying Healthy During a Separation or Divorce
By Renee LaPoint-The Mediation Center Staying healthy while going through the process of divorce or separation is critical to you and your families moving forward in a positive manner. Being healthy involves good decision for you physically and emotionally. Even in a mediation process for divorce, there are many decisions that need to be made…
Read More20 Things I Learned About Divorce Mediation
Dana Westreich Hirt from The Huffington Post As a divorced mom and parent coach, one of the things I feel passionate about is helping divorced couples co-parent to the ultimate benefit of their children. So among the many things I did this summer was to take a week to focus on my own education before…
Read MoreThe Co-Parenting Club
Galina Nemirovsky for the Huffington Post “I would never be able to do that,” she says to me and shakes her head insistently. “There is no way I would give up my child for half the week. I cannot live without her. I would rather exist in my sexless, loveless marriage fueled by anger…
Read MoreThe Albuquerque Bar Association Presidents’ Dinner
On August 27th, the Albuquerque Bar Association held an event to honor past presidents of the organization. UNM Championship Golf Course Pavillion served as the location for this wonderful evening featuring a 4 course wine pairing menu from acclaimed Chef Christophe Descarentries.Jan Gilman-Tepper was among the honorees attending.Sandra Morgan Little and Randy Powers wera also…
Read MoreWhy It’s Really Bad To Compare Your Divorce To Other Divorces
Jackie Pilossoph, Divorced Girl Smiling I can’t remember who it was, but someone once said to me, “There are five people who will determine what happens in your divorce:” the couple, the two lawyers, and the judge. The best way to explain this is to offer examples. If you get a judge who is traditional,…
Read MoreThe First Thing You Must Do When Your Divorce Is Final
Divorce experts give their top tips for moving on post-split. Brittany Wong Divorce Editor, The Huffington Post It doesn’t matter how emotionally prepared you think you are: When you finally receive word that your divorce has been finalized, you’re going to feel a bit thrown for a loop. To help you chart your next step, we…
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