How do you communicate after a separation?

Maintaining open and respectful communication is often difficult, especially if you have struggled for years to communicate effectively...

Michele Chesneau

Apr 3, 2021

“Are you listening to me?”

Hearing is a natural sense that allows you to detect sound. Listening is when you make the effort to pay attention to someone’s words and...

Michele Chesneau

Mar 9, 2021

Are You Making Your Marriage a Priority?

There are a million distractions: your children, your job, the house; the last thing we tend to prioritize is our partner. Take time each...

Michele Chesneau

Feb 13, 2021

COVID 19

This virus and its’ threat consumed us in 2020 and it seems that we will be consumed in our New Year as well. Our lives and the carefree...

Kimberly Francis

Jan 25, 2021

How do you respond to Conflict?

It’s easy to lose sight of what’s important to us when a conflict arises. We tend to focus on reacting to the dispute rather than...

Michele Chesneau

Nov 3, 2020

Preparing for Mediation

Bring a Realistic view of the issues in the dispute. Think about the Presentation of your view point. What are your needs and goals? Do...

Michele Chesneau

Aug 3, 2020

Therapy and How does it fit in the Divorce Process?

Separation and Divorce can be a long process and depending on the complexities of your situation, very emotional. Being level headed is...

Kimberly Francis

Jul 22, 2020

Adjusting to Life After Divorce

Just as each couple’s Marriage Story is different, each Divorce Story is as well. We have suggestions about adjusting to your new normal.

Michele Chesneau

Jul 7, 2020

Expect the Unexpected

In the midst of pandemic, realize that not everything can be planned and we have to evolve regardless. Graduation, getting that job,...

Michele Chesneau

Jun 18, 2020