Top 5 Myths and Facts about Wills & Trusts

Myths abound about wills, trusts and legal documents for families. Here are a few of the most common myths and facts about each one to clarify this process and answer the most FAQ we receive.

Dividing Your Assets and Debts During Divorce

If you have assets and/or debts to divide during divorce, get advice from a financial analyst and an attorney, and then negotiate a settlement with assistance from a professional family mediator.

Preparing My Bee House for Spring Bees

Part 2 of my "Plan Bee House" series! I prep the bee house to be hung up for Spring.

Games Your Teens and Tweens Will Play With You

Board games can be a great way to have fun with your kids, even if the kids do not usually like doing things with their parents.

St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School Celebrates Chinese New Year

St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School Celebrates Chinese New Year

Appy Valentine's Day

Love is in the air…. or at least in the wireless airwaves. AT&T compiled a list of apps that can help make this Valentine’s Day a special one for your special someone, even at the last minute.

How Divorce Affects Children

Divorce is stressful for children. How well they bounce back from it depends on how the parents treat each other before, during, and after the divorce.

Spousal Support Factors

How much alimony is needed or fair can be a very emotional issue as well as a legal issue. Here is some information about what the law has to say. A future article will address emotional issues.

Alimony, Child Support, and Taxes

You, your spouse or ex-spouse, and your children may benefit financially from putting your alimony agreement into writing and asking a court to incorporate the agreement into a court order.

Spotlight On Inauguration - Staying Connected

As the crowds descend upon Downtown DC to take part in the Inauguration, AT&T recommends a few tips and tricks to help you be tech-smart and stay connected this weekend.

Treat Yourself to the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Chantilly

For more than 38 years, the nation’s most talented artisans have sold their contemporary crafts and fine art at Sugarloaf Craft Festivals.

K-9 Veterans Day ideas for March 13, 2013

They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.

Do You Need a Mediator Who Is Also an Attorney?

For custody, visitation, and child support, any certified, professional family mediator may be able to do all you need. In other cases, choosing a mediator who is also an attorney may be a good idea.

Can You Afford to Get Divorced?

More mediation and less litigation may be the solution.

Venting about Your Ex Can Damage Your Child

If you are angry at your ex, talking about the problems can help, but venting hostile emotions when your kids can hear may cause unexpected damage.

Holiday Memories for Children of Divorce

Separated, divorced, and never-married parents need good plans for making the holidays happy for their children.

Should a Couple Stay Together for the Sake of the Kids?

When divorce was socially unacceptable, unhappy couples routinely tried to stay together, especially if they had kids. Now about half of marriages end in divorce. What does that mean for the kids?

Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.

Frustrations of a Family Mediator

I cannot fix everything for everybody. I am not allowed to give legal advice or to take sides. Sometimes these facts are very frustrating! I love my job anyway.

Co-Parenting After Separation or Divorce

How can you improve cooperation with your ex to make life better for your kids? Here are some practical recommendations.

Romeo’s Tip of the Week

Post by Romeo, the little black dog.

When Family Mediation Fails: Custody Battles

Custody battles do tremendous emotional damage to children and parents. Making compromises in mediation is almost always better for everyone, financially and emotionally.

Black Friday Deals and More

I read Twitter so you don't have to...

Romeo’s tip of the week: Get involved in your community. You can make a BIG difference even by doing something small.

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A Political Fairy Tale

High conflict in politics or in divorce does massive damage. Stopping the blame game and finding ways for people with different beliefs and values to work together could help heal our country.

Divorce and Holidays

The holiday season can be difficult for parents who are in distressed marriages. Here are some ideas about making it better.

Romeo’s tip of the week: Give a little of yourself to help someone else (it can be something that seems small to you but a great help to someone else). Not only will you be helping them, you will be helping yourself.

Posts by Romeo, the little black dog.

Romeo’s tip of the week: Try doing something fun and/or quirky. But keep it simple.

Posts by Romeo, the little black dog.

Marine Corp Marathon — Come on Out!

Come Cheer On the Runners!

The most powerful Instrument — Your Vote

The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and incompetence.

Birthday Bees, Please?

In hopes of finding Orchard Mason Bee cocoons on my birthday, instead of unwrapping typical birthday presents, I'm unwrapping bee nesting straws.

Patch Welcomes Alexandria Pet Care

Patch sales staff is excited to welcome Alexandria Pet Care to our family of local advertisers.

What’s Next, Alexandria?

The goal of “What’s Next, Alexandria?” is to begin a community conversation about how Alexandrians can best participate in shaping the city's future.

New Virginia License Plates to Promote Pollinator Conservation

Virginia is poised to become the first state with a license plate promoting pollinators! We're looking for nature enthusiasts who want to promote pollinator conservation to sign up now!

Box Turtle Babies in the Garden

After finding a box turtle digging a nest in my garden, I protected the area and waited all summer in hopes of some turtle babies.

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