I love conversations; at least good ones. In fact, it may be my favorite past time. What makes a good conversation? I am so glad you asked, since I am eager to write about the Five Rules of Good Conversation….
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Unbundled Divorce: Getting just the right amount of legal help.
There is a “new” way of going through divorce that puts clients in charge. It’s called “Unbundled Legal Service” and it means that the clients get to have legal advice without having the lawyers take over the full case. This…
By the Power Vested in Me?
By Father of the Groom (and Celebrant): Ron Ousky This past weekend, my son, Dan (Dano) Ousky married Katherine (Katie) Carlson on a beautiful day on a farm outside of St. Paul. I was present as a witness, as the…
Ron’s Personal Blog: Resolving for Life (and Grandchildren)
January is the month of resolutions. Of course, by February many of us reply with some form of “say what now?” when someone checks in with us on how we are doing with those carefully crafted resolutions. I have mixed…
Ron’s Personal Blog: Eight Guys and a Van: Going Back in Time
Eight guys, all around 60, riding down I-35 in a large van; heading out to Nebraska to watch our Minnesota Gopher football team disappoint us once again. But this blog is not about football and disappointment. It’s about going back…
Ron’s Personal Blog: When Losers Become Winners
I make my living advising people on how to behave with dignity and move forward when they are experiencing great loss. Today, I feel a sense of loss that threatens my capacity to follow that advice. I have often been…
I have a mediator. Why do I need an attorney?
Mediation can reduce your need for legal fees. However, mediation does not necessarily eliminate the need for lawyers. A mediator is a neutral person who can help you and your spouse reach agreements. However, a mediator cannot give you…
What do Mediators Actually Do? Mediation Tools and How They Work
You may be familiar with mediation as a process in which a neutral person helps you reach agreements. Yet, if you have never been to mediation before, it is natural to ask; Just what does a mediator do to help…