Maintaining positive communication with young children and a future ex-spouse can be challenging during a contentious divorce proceeding. However, counseling may make communication easier. Here are some tips for making the most of family counseling during divorce in...
How divorce differs depending on the length of one’s marriage
When couples in New York contemplate getting divorced, they may naturally wonder whether getting divorced after a decade of marriage or waiting until the two-decade mark may make the most sense. The reality is that divorce presents unique challenges for couples at...
Tips for making divorce as positive of an experience as possible
Getting divorced can no doubt be a challenging ordeal from an emotional standpoint. This is particularly true when children are involved in the divorce proceeding. However, a couple of tips can help individuals who are going through divorce in New York to make the...
Top 10 reasons to choose Mediation over Litigation for your Divorce
When choosing to start the process of divorce you have options. You can choose Litigation, where the lawyer you hire will have almost complete control of the divorce process. Or you can choose Mediation, where you are in the driver seat and keep control of the...
Divorce – You have Options
Divorce is never a happy time for the people who are going through it. Yet litigating your divorce can make a bad situation even worse! When you litigate your divorce you basically give up your ability to control the outcome. When you litigate your divorce you give...
Common misconceptions about Divorce, Separation and Mediation Part 2
Some people think mediation is only right for those who have already decided and agreed how they are going to divide everything- including the kids. The reality is that mediation works for people who don’t know how they want to divide their marital estate or what...
An introduction to Mediation
If you’ve come to the unfortunate conclusion that your marriage has failed and cannot be repaired, consider divorce mediation instead of litigation. As an attorney mediator, over the last 20 years I’ve helped countless families avoid the cost and stress of litigated...