Leveling the Playing Field in Mediation to Encourage Fair Financial Discussions (video)
Leveling the playing field is crucial, especially when addressing finances and equitable distribution. Before negotiations begin, all financial information must be (1) gathered, (2) accurate, and (3) understood [...]
Why Accurate Financial Disclosure Matters in Mediation (VIDEO)
Have you ever been asked to self-report your weight at a doctor’s office? Did you tell the truth? This article draws a parallel between the inconsistency of self-reported [...]
Preserving Integrity in Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]
In mediation, integrity is essential yet often strained due to the challenging, emotional nature of the process. Reflecting on a quote by Albert Camus, Ada notes that true [...]
Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation? You Can Resolve Divorce Disputes for Much Less. [VIDEO]
In this video, Ada highlights the financial burden of a high-conflict, litigated divorce, which can drain resources that could otherwise be used for a child's education. She shares [...]
Apologies — Part 1 (video)
As the title suggests, the subject of this video is apologies, inspired by a recent incident where one family member mistreated another. Ada emphasizes that a genuine apology [...]
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 [...]
Different Parenting Styles? The Children Will Adjust (video)
We live in a world of hyperbole — Breaking News, StormWatch, Hyper-Local Headlines! Everything is so exaggerated and over-the-top. Kids are not immune to hyperbole. When they travel [...]
Celebrating Twenty Years as a Divorce and Family Mediator (Video)
This month, June of 2023, marks 20 years since my career as a divorce and family mediator began. It is hard to believe that many years have gone by [...]
The NYS Council on Divorce Mediation Celebrates 40 Years (video)
For the first time since 2019, the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation met to celebrate its 40th anniversary with everyone who could attend. As in [...]