He Said No to Mediation — and Lost More Than Just Money [VIDEO]
This video shares a cautionary tale about a former client whose husband refused to consider a fair division of assets in mediation. Insisting his wife wouldn’t get any of [...]
Key Provisions in Every Marital Settlement Agreement [VIDEO]
Every marital settlement agreement includes provisions on equitable distribution, maintenance (spousal support), and child support, as required by New York State law. These provisions confirm that both parties understand [...]
Protecting Your Children from Parental Conflict During Divorce [VIDEO]
During divorce and separation, negativity between parents can deeply affect kids. They see themselves as a blend of both parents, so when one speaks negatively about the other, children [...]
Supporting Children Through Divorce: The Importance of Mediation [VIDEO]
In a heartfelt message, this video emphasizes the importance of mediation during separation and divorce, particularly for the well-being of children. It highlights the need for a comprehensive [...]
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied (video)
One of the major advantages of mediation is avoiding the long and frustrating delays often associated with the traditional legal system. In this video, I categorize couples into four [...]
Is the Child Support Statute in New York State Still Relevant Today? (video)
The New York State statute for child support, established in 1989, may not adequately address the full range of expenses needed to raise children today. According to the [...]
Maintenance and Child Support Re-Visited (video)
Maintenance (Spousal Support) and Child Support are two very distinctive payments that one spouse would be giving the other. And even though it looks like it's all going [...]
Separated but Still Living Together in the Marital Home (video)
Mediation is a self-determining process, and most couples want to complete the process and go on to live their lives separately. Sometimes, however, a couple will complete the process [...]
The Marital Home — Part 2
Faced with the high-interest rates on home mortgages, many couples are delaying the refinance or sale of their marital home. In some cases, the delay is prompted by [...]