Divorce and family mediation news, insights and experiences.

https://youtu.be/izJjPKw1eDE Couples should use caution when considering drafting their separation agreement. While it might seem cost-effective, mediators provide more than...

https://youtu.be/PBkm2z0uHF0 Three key points for couples considering a prenuptial agreement: 1. Mediation over Adversarial Processes2. Start Early3. Clear Communication Mediation...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzA5vm6GANo In mediation, instead of making proposals based on the co-parent you want your spouse to become, focus on the...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O8uxBw1pig&t=5s In some cases, people going through a divorce may need to re-enter the job market, especially if spousal support...

https://youtu.be/fBn2sex1rzg?si=k9sQaJ669QJ_D2rm Including a cost of living adjustment (COLA) in a separation agreement for future child support modifications can be beneficial...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZHeg-aX0JQ This video discusses using income averaging to determine child support when income fluctuates yearly. Averaging a few years of...

How do you handle child support in cases where employment bonuses vary significantly from year to year? By creating accurate...

There is a statute in New York that allows you to file a petition in court to modify your child...

  Mediation can help resolve co-parenting conflicts, especially those involving individualized education plans (IEP). Mediation can assist you in reaching...

  Mediation can help resolve co-parenting conflicts, especially those involving individualized education plans (IEP). Mediation can assist you in reaching...

  There is a common misconception that ending a marriage signifies failure. From her extensive experience with clients and friends,...

  How can considerable separate assets owned by one spouse impact the equitable distribution of marital property? In mediation, it's...

  Clare Piro, a family and divorce mediator and attorney, advises against pressuring a spouse into choosing a mediator they...

  In this video, Clare introduces the idea of using objective standards to evaluate a separation agreement, especially when spouses...

  In this video, Clare discusses why, even when asked, she refrains from providing a subjective judgment on whether a...

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with the idea that the only constant in life is change. Or to put...

  Most divorces involve long-term marriages where there are many assets and possibly children to be considered. But what about...