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….
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….
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…