How to Get Through the Emotional Stages of Divorce
The emotional stages of divorce can be difficult and overwhelming to deal with. Everyone experiences divorce differently but understanding the various emotional stages can help you get through this...
View ArticleHow Child Support is Calculated in New York
One of the most stressful aspects of getting a divorce is knowing how it can affect children. Not only can it take an emotional toll on the young ones in the family, but it can also affect their...
View ArticleShould We Separate or Divorce?
At some point during the mediation or collaborative law process, couples will need to decide if they wish to live under a Separation Agreement or go straight for divorce. The first question most...
View ArticleFive Common Misconceptions About Divorce Mediation
In my career as a mediator I have heard and read about many misconceptions about Divorce Mediation. In this blog I will focus on what I consider to be the Five Most Common Misconceptions about Divorce...
View ArticleGuide to Parenting Plans for Divorcing or Separating Couples
One of the most important decisions you and your spouse or partner will undertake during your separation or divorce will be to create a parenting plan that will work for your children and for both of...
View ArticleHow to Tell Your Children You’re Separating
One of the most difficult and emotionally wrenching aspects of going through a separation or divorce is breaking the news to your children. Parents struggle with the timing of when they should tell...
View ArticleHow To Tell Your Spouse You Want to Separate or Divorce
The decision to separate or divorce is usually one of the most difficult decisions of one’s life and is most likely something you’ve been thinking about for some time. But, once you have decided to...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Nesting for Divorcing Spouses
The concept of nesting is to have the children remain in the marital home with whichever parent is scheduled to be with them according to the parenting schedule. Due to the high cost of renting or...
View ArticleSeparation vs. Divorce- What are the differences between them?
At some point in the mediation or collaborative process, spouses need to make a decision as to whether they wish to separate or divorce. They will choose between entering into a Separation Agreement...
View ArticleA Guide to Preparing Information for Mediation or Collaborative Divorce
This guide is to help you be as prepared as possible for what information you will typically be asked to provide during the divorce mediation or collaborative process. During this understandably...
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