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Most people who are going through a divorce are actually leaving behind a
negative relationship, even if they don’t realize it at the time. They may have
gotten comfortable in a routine that was dragging them down. We often mourn
the loss of our DREAM of a perfect marriage, rather than the relationship we
actually had. You can still have your dreams if you stay focused, take care of
yourself, and prepare yourself for the new life ahead of you. Don’t let your ex
hold you back from enjoying your future; you deserve all that life has to offer.
Remember, when things feel like they are falling apart….they may actually be
falling into place. Life is what you make it, so make it a great one!!
Stephanie Holland, PsyD is currently in private practice, working with children to overcome
psychological challenges and assisting families in with post divorce issues. She also currently
works as an Outsource Provider for the Las Vegas Family Courts as a Special Master/Parenting
Coordinator and custody evaluator.
Margaret Pickard, Esq. is a family law attorney, author/educator, parenting coordinator, and
mediator, specializing in family mediation and high conflict custody cases. She serves as an
Outsource Mediator and Parent Coordinator for the Las Vegas Family Courts. The Mediators of
Southern Nevada awarded Margaret their 2011 "Peacemaker of the Year," recognizing her for her
work in developing and teaching UNLV’s Cooperative Parenting program to Las Vegas community
members and family court litigants.; she was again nominated for the Award in 2012. In 2014,
Margaret was recognized as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Nevada, by the National
Academy of Family Law Attorneys.
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