Recent Blog Posts
Creating Clarity in Agreements
{3:00 minutes to read} At the beginning of a divorce, many couples have not considered the long-term changes that may unfold months or sometimes years down the road. When my clients are working toward an agreement, we often address some topics that they have not considered. These topics can be [...]
Spousal Support in New York – Part 2
{3:18 minutes to read} In a recent post, I wrote about the new spousal support law that New York has adopted. This new law created a formula for determining spousal maintenance based on the income of each spouse and the length of the marriage. This law took effect on January 23, [...]
Flying Blind
{1:52 minutes to read} In my last blog, I talked about contingency plans. Some couples come to mediation looking to come up with a short-term plan that they put into place while they sort out their feelings. They may also decide what their long-term goals are in the event that they [...]
Social Security Benefits for Children
{2:36 minutes to read} After years of trying to stay together, John and Mary decided to end their marriage. They had 2 children, and the agreement that they reached in mediation required John to pay child support to Mary until each of the children were emancipated. During one of the [...]