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		<title>Separation or Divorce &#8211; The First Step</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:22:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ada Hasloecher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[THE FIRST STEP In any major life decision, the first step is always the hardest.  You can spend hours weighing the pros and cons, researching on the Internet, talking to friends and family. . . but eventually you have to take that first step toward resolution. In a separation/divorce situation there are a number of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">THE FIRST STEP</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">In any major life decision, the first step is always the hardest.  You can spend hours weighing the pros and cons, researching on the Internet, talking to friends and family. . . but eventually you have to take that first step toward resolution.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In a separation/divorce situation there are a number of decisions to be made, the first of which is whether to try mediation or go through litigation.  Not sure of your options?  Then the first step is to pick up the phone and make the call.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When you call the Divorce and Family Mediation Center, you will get a comprehensive overview of the mediation process:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Advantages of mediation over litigation: </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">A less contentious way to deal with separation/divorce</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A less expensive way to deal with separation/divorce</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A less time consuming process than litigation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A less stressful process for the entire family, especially for the children</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Topics/Issues that will be discussed and resolved: </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Children – custody, child support, parenting plan… just to name a few</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Finances – equitable distribution of both the assets and debts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">House/Possessions – what to do with them, how to divide them</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Different types of agreements that will result from the mediation: </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Separation Agreement </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Stipulation of Settlement </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://divorceandfamilymediationcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/phone_3_frame_75.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-724" title="Take the First Step" src="http://divorceandfamilymediationcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/phone_3_frame_75.png" alt="Picture of person on phone" width="196" height="162" /></a>Head reeling?  At first blush most people are thinking “Oh, I just have to separate from my spouse right now” and not thinking about all the little details that have to be worked out. That first call will make you aware of those details and give you the information you need to make an informed decision so that you can move forward.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Thinking about a Separation or Divorce?  Take the first step.  Make the call.</span></p>
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<p>Ada L Hasloecher</p>
<p>Divorce Mediator / Center Founder</p>
<p><strong>Divorce &amp; Family Mediation Center, LLC</strong></p>
<p>Phone: <strong>631-585-5210</strong>eMail: <a title="Info@DivorceandFamilyMediationCenter.com" href="mailto:Info@DivorceandFamilyMediationCenter.com">Info@DivorceandFamilyMediationCenter.com</a></p>
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		<title>Audio Frequently Asked Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ada Hasloecher</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a title="Answers to Your Questions" href="http://divorceandfamilymediationcenter.com/audio-frequently-asked-questions/">Click Here for Audio Answers to Many of Your Questions</a></strong></p>
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<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>Mediation vs Litigation? </strong> Or <a title="Mediation vs Litigation?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-Mediation-vs-Litigation.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>What Does the Mediation Process Look Like? </strong> Or <a title="What is the Mediation Process Look Like?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-Mediation-Process.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
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<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>How Long Does Mediating a Divorce Take? </strong> Or <a title="How Long Does Mediating a Divorce Take?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-Mediaiton-How-Long.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>How Do We File For Divorce After Mediating? </strong> Or <a title="How Do We File For Divorce After Mediating?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-After-Mediation-Filing-For-A-Divorce.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
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<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>What if My Spouse Doesn&#8217;t Want to Mediate? </strong> Or <a title="What if My Spouse Doesn't Want to Mediate?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-What-If-My-Spouse-Doesnt-Want-To-Mediate.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>What is Required to Mediate? </strong> Or <a title="What is Required to Mediate?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-What-Is-Required-To-Mediate.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
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<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>What Do We Bring to the<br />
 First Mediation Session? </strong> Or <a title="What Do We Bring to the First Mediation Session?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-What-To-Bring-To-First-Session.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>How Much Does Mediation Cost? </strong> Or <a title="How Much Does Mediation Cost?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-Mediation-Cost.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
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<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>What is a Legal Separation? </strong> Or <a title="What is a Legal Separation?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada_Legal_Separation.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>What is a Collaborative Divorce?</strong> Or <a title="What is a Collaborative Divorce?" href="http://divorceandfamilymediationcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada_Collaborative_Divorce.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
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<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>When Would We Use Arbitration? </strong> Or <a title="When Would We Use Arbitration?" href="http://divorceandfamilymediationcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada_Arbitration.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>Concerns About the Children? </strong> Or <a title="Concerns About the Children?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada_Concerns-About-Children.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
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<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>DIY or Do It Yourself Divorce in NY? </strong> Or <a title="DIY or Do It Yourself Divorce in NY?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada_DIY_Divorce.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>What About Custody of the Children? </strong> Or <a title="What About Custody of the Children?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-Children-Custody.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
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<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>What is a Separation Agreement vs Stipulation of Settlement<strong>? </strong></strong> Or <a title="What is a Separation Agreement vs Stipulation of Settlement?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-Separation-Agreement-vs-Stipulation.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
<td style="width: 275px;" valign="top"><strong>What About the House? </strong> Or <a title="What About the House?" href="../wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Ada-What-About-The-House.mp3" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</td>
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<p><a href="http://divorceandfamilymediationcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ada-Hasloecher2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-18 alignright" title="Ada L Hasloecher" src="http://divorceandfamilymediationcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ada-Hasloecher2.jpg" alt="" width="109" height="159" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">By Ada L Hasloecher, Center Founder / Mediator</p>
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<p><em>&#8220;Thanks to Mediation, we are on very good terms and it is so much better for all of us- the children, ourselves, our extended families…Thank you for your help!…</strong>”</em></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><em>-L.L.<br />
 Melville, Long Island, NY</em></p>
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