If you are going through a tumultuous divorce, you may be asking yourself, “How can a mediator help?” Divorce mediation is an alternative to litigation that can be less expensive and contentious. New York divorce mediation is a process whereby the parties work with a mediator or mediators who help them reach an agreement. A […]
Category Archives: Divorce Mediation
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New York Divorce Mediation is an alternative to litigation that can be less contentious and expensive. New York does not require that spouses mediate or arbitrate their divorce or separation issues but does allow the mediation process to supplement or bypass the litigation system. Contact our experienced New York divorce attorneys if you are in […]
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Divorce mediation is an alternative to litigation that can be less expensive and contentious. New York divorce mediation is a process whereby the parties work with a mediator or mediators who help them reach an agreement. A mediator does not decide matters for the parties or offer an opinion as to what the end result […]
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You should consider mediation as forward-looking and solution-setting, and litigation as backwards-looking and blame-laying. Mediation may be a cost-effective and time-saving alternative to litigation. It’s a way to bypass the formality, expense, and uncertain outcome of a trial, and can encourage amicability and cooperation – the parties have more control over their outcome, including the division of […]
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If you and your spouse no longer wish to be married, but you are not interested in the usual litigation, you have options for divorce. They often can save you money and time as well as some pain and hardship. Options for Divorce | Mediation You might think of mediation as forward-looking and solution-setting, and litigation as […]
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There are two main options for resolving divorces in New York State: litigation and mediation. Both paths have their own respective uses and formats, but mediation is superior to litigation in the amicability that it offers. More bitter divorces go into litigation, and the spouses are left to argue about every last element of their […]
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Child Support Payments 4 Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support Payments Divorce is a challenging process for both spouses, but when children are involved, the complexity drastically increases. Once a custodial arrangement has been reached, however, matters of child support come into play. Questions such as “How much time will the children spend with my […]
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Sometimes divorce and separation can be a true shock, a rug-pull, that catches you without any time to prepare. But even if you’re the one filing for it, if you’ve been thinking about this choice for months and years, you can surprise yourself to be going through with it. The fact is, outside of pulp […]
When you go through a mediation process in New York, your mediator prepares an agreement at the conclusion of the mediation. That document is called a Memorandum of Understanding, also known as an MOU. That document is not signed by the parties, and it is not a valid or enforceable separation agreement. It is a […]
I usually describe Divorce Mediation in New York as forward-looking and solution-setting, whereas Divorce Litigation is backwards-looking. There are numerous mediators in New York State, and they can assist you in obtaining a less contentious Divorce that you can obtain through the Litigation process. It is advisable that you speak with an Attorney at an […]
In my opinion, it is impossible for one Mediator or one Attorney to sit with both parties to fully and adequately explain their rights and obligations in the Divorce process. That being said, retaining an Attorney does not need to be as expensive as it would be if you were litigating. Also, it does not need […]