Advantages of Using Mediation to Resolve Contested Divorce Issues
Mediation has emerged as a highly effective method for resolving contested issues in divorces, such as child custody, child support, spousal support and division of marital property. The New York court system has embraced mediation as a preferred approach. Under the Rules of Court, judges may refer domestic relations cases to mediation before continuing with… Read More »
Using Mandatory Presumptive Mediation in a New York Divorce
Mandatory presumptive mediation is used in New York divorce cases to encourage amicable resolutions outside the courtroom. This process, implemented in 2019 as part of the state’s efforts to streamline the judicial process, requires parties in certain types of civil cases to participate in mediation before their case can proceed to trial. The goals are… Read More »
Who Has the Final Say in Joint Legal Child Custody?
In New York family law, the status of joint legal custody allows both parents to share the responsibility of making significant decisions about their child’s life. These decisions typically involve important aspects such as education, healthcare and religious upbringing. Unlike sole custody, where one parent has the exclusive right to make these determinations, joint legal… Read More »
How You Can Use Meditation to Settle Child Custody Issues
Child custody disputes can understandably become quite emotional. Both parents love and care for their children immensely, so it only makes sense that they would each have strong opinions over how their children will be raised and what sort of custody arrangements will be put in place. With such a potentially hot-button subject, one might… Read More »
When Pursuing a Mediated Divorce Is a Mistake
You’ve probably heard about the cost benefits and lack of adversarial encounters associated with divorce mediation. Granted, these qualities are appealing and are actual advantages — but only when the nature of your divorce is suitable for mediation. Otherwise, mediation can saddle you with an outcome that’s anything but favorable. A Forbes magazine article aptly… Read More »