Divorce can be tough, but mediation offers a less hostile way for couples to end their marriage. In New York, mediated divorce agreements have strong legal power when done correctly. Knowing how state law treats these agreements helps couples make smart choices about...
Mediation can help family businesses survive divorce
When a divorce involves a family business, the consequences can go far beyond personal relationships. The way the company runs, its money and its future plans can all change. While many think courtroom battles are inevitable, private mediation offers a great...
When is divorce mediation a better choice for your family?
Not all divorces need to go to court—and not just because it’s expensive. Litigation can raise tensions, and some spouses use it to punish their exes. Divorce trials are also time-consuming. They can leave the family in limbo, preventing them from starting a healthier...
Signs that suggest it is time to get divorced
Determining the best time to leave a marriage versus holding onto it can be agonizing and confusing. Fortunately, a few tips can help people in New York more confidently make this decision. Here are a few indicators that it is time to get a divorce. Signs that a...
Counseling can help families navigate a divorce
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...