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
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.
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.
Mediation and NYS STAR Program Eligibility
Mediation during separation helped to resolve a NYS STAR program problem so that each member of the couple could benefit.
Long Distance Mediation
Mediation can work when only one party is physically present with the mediator. Internet services and the telephone facilitate distance communications.
Retirement and pension plans are subject to equitable distribution in New York divorces
Retirement and pension plans are subject to equitable distribution in New York divorces
How to Provide Child Support when there is Joint Physical Custody
Divorced and separated couples can work together to contribute an equal amount of financial support for an equal amount of physical time with their children.
How Divorce Mediation Can Create a Sensible, Workable Child Support Agreement
The following example demonstrates how divorce mediation can help couples to fashion workable child support agreements that meet their specific needs.
Save Money & Time with Mediation
This Cost Comparison chart from David A. Casey, Divorce Mediation Attorney based out of California, outlines national cost comparisons between divorce mediation and litigated divorce.
More about Mediation vs. Litigation
Agreements reached through mediation can be more comprehensive than settlements reached in court during adversarial litigation.
Mediation helps soothe a variety of feelings
Couples who mediate rather than litigate the issues of their divorce are significantly more likely to be satisfied with the experience of their divorce.