Apr
16
2020
We are members of the Long Island Collaborative Divorce Professionals, which is a group of specially trained professionals, committed to helping families find a better path when faced with divorce or family conflict. Our professional group publishes relevant articles pertaining to...
Apr
01
2020
Divorce is never an easy decision. But, once you have decided to move forward, you next must decide the best method of settlement for you and your spouse.
There are three options to consider: litigation, collaborative divorce or mediation. If you have...
Dec
03
2019
There are many reasons why divorce mediation is the preferred choice if you are thinking of divorcing or separating and you have children.
Less Stress
The process of divorce mediation provides a much more peaceful and less stressful environment for parents...
Jul
13
2018
The process of separating or divorcing can be one of the most stressful transitions in your life. It is a time that requires coping with changes of all kinds: the ending of the marital relationship while also facing decisions,...
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
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...
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,...
Oct
23
2014
With the best interests of your children in mind, at New York Divorce Mediation Group we often bring the opportunity and benefits of Co-parenting into the divorce mediation conversation. When any family breaks apart there will be changes in every...
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...