Dec
03
2019
Divorce can be a challenging time for parents and children alike, but parental mediation offers a peaceful, cost-effective solution that benefits everyone involved. Here’s why mediation between parents is the best choice for your children.
1. Less Stress for Everyone
Divorce...
Jul
13
2018
Going through a separation or divorce can be one of the most challenging transitions in life. It’s not just the end of a relationship—it often comes with overwhelming emotions, financial uncertainty, and questions about parenting or the future. Feelings...
Nov
30
2017
The American Dream! You’ve married, raised a family, bought a house, put the kids through college. A few years later your children have grown, moved out, started careers and families of their own. Now the “empty nest” feeling of...
Mar
02
2017
When parents go through a separation or divorce, one of the biggest challenges is learning how to manage parenting after divorce. Different parenting styles, emotional stress, and lifestyle changes can create tension—not just between parents, but also for children...
Jan
24
2017
In an attempt to obtain more uniformity in Judge’s awards regarding the amount of spousal support (also called “Maintenance”) and the length of time spousal support will be paid, New York State passed a new law in January 2016.
The...
Feb
18
2015
Many couples contemplating divorce are under the false impression that they must get along and be “amicable” to mediate their divorce or separation. This is a common misconception. The truth is that the vast majority of mediation clients will,...
Sep
26
2014
In our Divorce Mediation practice, we often come upon situations where one spouse will need to provide financial support to the other spouse for a period of time and, far less often, permanently. This type of spousal support is...
Aug
14
2014
Talk about divorce and many people have predetermined ideas of what the process is and what to expect. You know there will be lawyers involved for each side, court appearances, preparing legal papers, the costs of two attorneys and...
Jul
22
2014
As life expectancy increases and societal stigma around divorce fades, many older married couples are reconsidering their relationships. This trend, often referred to as "gray divorce," is particularly common among people over the age of 50. Whether it's infidelity,...
Nov
12
2012
There will be many decisions affecting the family that will be negotiated amicably during divorce mediation. For spouses with children in divorce mediation one area that is important to address is how to deal with future college tuition costs....