Mar
02
2017
We often work with clients going through a separation or divorce who have conflicts revolving around their different parenting styles or values when it comes to parenting. Although these differences are common between parents, they can become a real...
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 costs. Regardless...
Aug
06
2012
When married couples have decided to separate or divorce, we are often asked about the financial benefits of mediation over a traditional divorce. One of the most frequent topics of discussion - on both the husband's AND the wife's side -...
Jul
24
2012
When you and your spouse are separating, or about to divorce, how you communicate and what you actually say about this situation to your children will have direct impact on how they perceive their future family relationships. As parents you want to protect...
Oct
12
2011
The Stay At Home Mom -- Entering the Workforce After Divorce.
Have you stayed at home with your children throughout your marriage?
After a divorce, the financial and practical responsibility of taking care of yourself and your children can seem overwhelming....
Oct
03
2011
Making the decision to get a divorce can take years of stressful buildup. To make matters worse, the end of your marriage often symbolizes the beginning of a very complicated process. However, the divorce proceedings don’t have to be...
Sep
26
2011
This is a very personal question and one that only you can really answer. Many couples come to a mutual agreement that it is best to physically separate from each other. They may have been in couples counseling and...
Sep
19
2011
While we go into great detail about this issue during a mediation, here is the general overview of custody arrangements. In New York State, a child is still considered unemancipated until age 21 (or 22 if they are still...
Sep
12
2011
Divorce is an overwhelming situation for all involved. As if the actual marriage breakup isn’t enough, there are typically children to worry about, not to mention the division of every asset and debt you never even knew you...
Aug
30
2011
It sometimes does happen that couples who seek the help of a mediator discover that divorce is not necessarily the only solution.
Sometimes couples seek the help of a mediator when they feel that there is no other solution yet...