Articles & Links Related to Divorce Mediation
Periodically we will post relevant articles and helpful links to help answer some of the questions you may have regarding divorce mediation.
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Helpful Links
- New York State Council on Divorce Mediation – www.nysmediate.org
Recent Articles & Blog Posts
“Bird Nesting” and Divorce
In a divorce, would “birdnesting” be right for you? The children stay in the family home and the parents move in and out on a schedule.
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Why Mediate
Mediation is economical, flexible, fast and less contentious than litigation. You and your spouse make the important decisions.
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New NYS Spousal Maintenance Rules for 2016
Effective January 23, 2016 a new maintenance law will take effect, impacting how alimony after divorce is determined by courts in New York State.
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The Cost and Control Advantages of Divorce Mediation
Unlike in litigated divorce, in divorce mediation the couple is in control of the process and knows the cost from the outset.
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Mediation permits you to control divorce costs and process
The mediation process empowers clients to craft a separation or divorce agreement that is right for them and to control the costs of divorce.
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Divorce and the Division of Household and Personal Property
When couples are separating or divorcing, there are a variety of ways to separate and divide household goods and personal property.
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When Divorcing, A Parenting Plan is Essential
In divorce, a well thought-out plan for taking care of the children is critical, even for a flexible, agreeable couple.
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Dividing retirement benefits in Divorce
A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) may be needed in a divorce to share retirement benefits accrued during a marriage.
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Divorce and The Marital Residence: Sell it or Keep it?
Perhaps the biggest issue that most couples face when considering a separation or divorce is what to do about the marital residence or home.
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Maintenance in New York
The purpose of maintenance is to allow the recipient to gain skills or training to become financially self-sufficient. It is awarded without regard to gender.
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