Managing Friends and Family After Marriage: A Pre-Marital Conversation [VIDEO]
In this video, Ada discusses the topic of Friends and Family. She encourages couples to discuss how they’ll handle their relationships with their respective families and friends after marriage. [...]
Exploring the Options: When Parents Disagree About Involving a Child in Mediation [VIDEO]
What happens when one parent wants the child involved in mediation and the other doesn’t? In this video, I explain how I handle that situation and outline four possible paths [...]
How I Include and Respect Children in Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]
In divorce mediations involving children, I ensure that children are treated with the same respect and dignity as their parents. During our conversation, I ask the child what they [...]
Why Every Couple Needs a Contract — Married or Not [VIDEO]
Most people wouldn’t make major financial decisions, such as buying a house or car, without a contract; yet, many couples enter into relationships without written agreements regarding shared property [...]
Avoid Unintended Consequences in Divorce by Keeping the Kids in Mind [VIDEO]
When separating or divorcing, unintended consequences can profoundly affect children, even those not directly part of the marriage. A friend of mine experienced this when her former spouse, once [...]
Bringing Hope and Optimism to Mediation [VIDEO]
In this video, Ada briefly explains her positive attitude and optimistic approach to successful shopping at Marshalls. It may seem irrelevant, but she points out that this same optimism [...]
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 [...]
Why Boilerplate Language Matters in Your Matrimonial Settlement Agreement [VIDEO]
Boilerplate language is the standard legal wording included in every contract, including matrimonial settlement agreements. It covers essential provisions such as full disclosure, marital inheritance rights, bankruptcy implications, financial [...]
Co-Parenting After Separation: Prioritizing Your Children’s Well-Being [VIDEO]
In this video, Ada shares her mother's wisdom: "If you're OK, the kids are OK. If you're not OK, the kids are not OK." As a mediator at the [...]