I’m in Idaho with family. Mother. Sister. Stepson, his wife and seven–you read it right–seven children! Uneventful travel, last...
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Celebrating National Adoption Day
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Adoption, adoption, Preserving families, 0November 18 is National Adoption Day. What does that mean? Do you get a paid day off from work?...
Be Afraid. Fail Spectacularly
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, Divorce, Estate Planning/Elder Care, Family Resolutions, Holiday, Process Choices, Uncategorized, advice, attorney, collaborative divorce, Conflict as Catalyst, divorce, Faillure, family, lawyer, mediation, self care, 0It’s Halloween. We should be well and truly afraid today–of the dark and witches and sugar overload! On a...
When hurricanes hit. One response.
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, Events, Managing Emotions, Uncategorized, choices, collaborative, family law, Preserving families, stress, 0I grew up in Houston. I instantly speak Texan when I go back and yes, now and then I...
KIDS. WHAT’S A PARENT TO DO? HOW TO HELP YOURS THROUGH DIVORCE?
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, children, Communication, divorce, Preserving families, 0Children have their own adjustment to divorce. Parents in the middle of their own upheaval often feel ill-equipped to...
Values Drive Us–The Big Fives
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , BA PLC Business, Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, Divorce, Estate Planning/Elder Care, Process Choices, advice, choices, divorce, family, family law, lawyer, options, Preserving families, Resolution, 0I’ve known in my bones the Big Five Values that drive every decision we make at our firm. Why had...
Spring means you decide–for free!
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter, Estate Planning/Elder Care, Advance Directive, advice, choices, elder law, estate planning, grand rapids, Health Care Power of Attorney, lawyer, Living Will, power of attorney, st. joseph, 0“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” Stephen Covey No matter...
First 5 Things to Save Money on Your Divorce
Legal Assistant, , Family Resolutions, attorney, bank accounts, collaborative divorce, collaborative lawyer, custody, divorce, documents for divorce, lawyer, mediation, monthly budget, saving money, 0People often ask how they can save money on their divorce. This month’s newsletter provides some tips for keeping...
Why I Believe in Second Chances
Deborah Bennett Berecz, , Gratitude, Managing Emotions, Thoughts, Uncategorized, children, Communication, family, Preserving families, stress, 0A personal message after the death of my dad Monday, December 19, 2016. Earlier this month, I participated in a...
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