Recent Blog Posts
I am Not a Neutral Mediator
{3 minutes to read} In my previous post, I addressed a concern raised by a client about my neutrality. In this post, I detail why, as a divorce mediator, I do not take sides. However, that does not mean I am neutral. I do not sit quietly on the sidelines [...]
I’m a Mediator, not just a Scrivener
{3 minutes to read} I received a phone call from Kelly* last week expressing some concern about the comments I made during our last session. Apparently, Kelly felt that I was taking sides when I informed Mark* that his legal obligation to pay child support ended when his son turned [...]
Divorce: A Child’s Perspective
{4:30 minutes to read} When parents make the decision to end their marriage, one of their biggest concerns is the impact that the divorce will have on their children. This is something that is almost always raised by parents during our initial consultation, and remains a theme throughout the divorce [...]
Spousal Support and the New Guidelines
{2:30 minutes to read} Before New York adopted spousal support guidelines in 2016, the amount and duration of spousal support was very unpredictable. Some awards were very generous while others were very conservative, based upon the discretion of the judge. With the adoption of the guidelines, there is now much [...]