Your attitude, expectations, and behavior all affect whether you can negotiate well. Here are some basic tips.
A variety of procedures are available for resolving issues. Who has the decision-making power varies. Mediation leaves the power with the parties involved. No stranger imposes any ruling.
A family law judge addresses adultery, custody, alimony, visitation, child support, counseling, property distribution and spying on your ex's email.
The Giving Circle of Alexandria sponsored a car seat safety workshop on June 8 for low-income families that participate in playgroups.
Lead with a lifetime of experience. RSVP volunteers bring 55+ years of skills and experience, and many of them want to explore new talents!
Discussing money before your wedding will help build a strong foundation for a respectful, caring marriage.
The Friends of Richard Byrd Library in Springfield is getting ready for their big summer sale on May 30th – June 1st.
During and after divorce, both parents and children grieve for what they have lost. Grieving and healing take time and compassion.
New Teachers Rewards Program for West End Alexandria Educators Launches May 15
Throughout Fairfax County, your local libraries are gearing up to offer you an amazing time through special events and summer reading programs.
Divorce and co-parenting can be very difficult. Getting support from peers and an experienced family mediator can help a lot.
This Mother's Day, the massive cuts to Head Start and other school programs are costing so many Mother's the opportunity for the perfect balance that my mother struck.
Many judges now share the opinion that a child's time with a non-custodial parent is very important.
If you find that you have mason bees nesting in your yard. don't reach for the insecticide! Instead, reach for a glass of wine, sit back, and enjoy watching these beneficial pollinators.
How do people build and maintain marriages full of love, respect, and constructive communication? Scientific research has produced some answers.
When parents separate, life gets complicated. With help from a family mediator, parents can make a more creative, detailed, and individualized plan than they would get from a court’s decision.
What rights should children have when their parents are separating or are divorced? How well do parents do respecting these rights?
Now is the perfect time to observe Orchard Mason Bees! I placed my bee cocoons outside on Friday; by Monday some had already emerged.
If you want your separation to be temporary, consider asking a professional such as a family mediator to help you write a Healing Separation Agreement.
The local bee-girl shares some information about McLean's "Our Native Bees," gives tips on buying the best bee house and where to hang it.
NoVa has a number of support groups for people coping with divorce and for single parents who have trouble with their children's other parents. Many offer educational programs as well as friendship.
Native plants aren't invasive or weedy- and you should definitely include some in your garden if you haven't already! Here's why, and some sources of where to find them (not in the wild!).
Does your child's other parent have a high-conflict personality? Avoid “bad-mouthing” him or her. Instead, teach your child life skills for resilience.