The Ultimate Act of Love For Your Kids: Healthy Co-parenting

People think divorce harms children, when in fact it’s not the divorce itself, it’s the conflict that goes along with it. But if parents can put aside their differences and focus on the well-being of their children, they are engaging in the ultimate act of love, and providing a foundation of security, love, and emotional …

Competition Appeal Tribunal urged to approve £200m Mastercard settlement

Judges should approve the ‘reasonable’ £200m settlement agreed between class representative Walter Merricks CBE and Mastercard, the Competitions Appeal Tribunal was told today – in a claim originally seeking more than £14bn in damages. The collective action, brought by Merricks, followed the European Commission’s 2007 finding that, between 1992 and 2007, Mastercard’s ‘multilateral interchange fees’ …

Hilariously petty divorce settlement between wealthy former LA mayor and his ex-wife

LA’s former mayor has finalized an eye-catchingly petty divorce from his ex wife that bans her from using his surname – and grants him their old joint Netflix account. Antonio Villaraigosa, 72, and his second wife, Patricia, 52, finalized their split in L.A. County Superior Court last week. Court documents viewed by DailyMail.com show the former mayor …

Managing litigation and medical malpractice stress

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Psychotherapist and litigation stress coach Gail Fiore discusses her KevinMD article, “Recognizing and addressing medical malpractice stress syndrome (MMSS).” In this episode, Gail explores the prevalence of MMSS among physicians, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and the significant impact it has …

Universal truths about marriage and divorce

Danielle and Adam Silverstein met in high school in 1995 and agree their romance was picture-perfect. Marriage has been a different story. “It’s complicated!” Danielle laughed. “I always say, you know, ‘Till death do us part is a really long time,’ you know? It is a really long time.” They’ve now been married a really …

What does it cost to hire a private judge to split finances in a divorce?

Divorcing couples who can afford it are increasingly turning to private judges to reach financial settlements, say legal experts. This involves a hearing set up by the spouses where a hired judge – usually a barrister or retired judge – gives them an indication of how a court would probably rule in their case. The …

10 Things to Know about Supervised Visitation

Supervised visitation, also known as supervised parenting time often presents unique challenges and opportunities for families navigating difficult circumstances. Whether you are the parent receiving supervised parenting time or the parent facilitating it, understanding its purpose and embracing the right mindset can set the stage for success. Here are 10 things to know about supervised …