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How can I cool off in a tense situation with my in-laws?

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How do I talk with my spouse about their family without upsetting them?

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What should I do if my in-laws drink too much at family gatherings?

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Can my spouse serve as my intermediary in dealing with their family?

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How can I handle a situation where my spouse doesn't get along with their relatives?

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<span>An experienced family-law attorney, John Spiegel has devoted his practice exclusively to family mediation since 1996. John is a graduate of Yale Law School and has been active as a mediation trainer and presenter in Maryland and nationally. He served in 2003 and 2004 as President of the Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR), a statewide ADR practitioners’ organization, and in 2005 – 2008 as President of the Montgomery County Divorce Roundtable, an interdisciplinary professional organization. John has published articles on mediation and law reform issues and has lobbied on behalf of these issues before the Maryland General Assembly. In 2001, he received recognition as a Certified Mediator from MCDR. The father of four children, John views mediation as a continuation of his legal work on behalf of children and families.</span>

How do I talk with my spouse about their family without upsetting them?

Family-law attorney John Spiegel discusses the importance of neutral language when talking to your spouse about difficulties with their parents.

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How to Deal with In-law Relationships

How to Deal with In-law Relationships

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Are in-law relationships inherently difficult?

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Why are some in-law relationships complicated?

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What helps to build enjoyable, strong relationships with in-laws?

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What does it mean to "take leadership" in building a relationship?

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