New York Allows No Fault Divorce (Finally!)
After detailing the “fault” allegations she had to make against her husband in order to obtain a divorce, which included statements of how and why he was to blame for the breakdown of their marriage, [...]
Five Misconceptions About Divorce Mediation
Separating the Wheat from the Chaff Misconceptions are ideas and beliefs which are erroneous, misleading, or otherwise flawed but which are commonly repeated as though they were true. Misconceptions exist in most walks of life [...]
Dan Burns Interview, News10 WTEN, NY No-Fault Divorce
Dan was recently interviewed by News 10 (WTEN Albany NY) on the new No-Fault Divorce bill passed by Governor Paterson.
Control your divorce!
If you and your spouse are thinking about a divorce or separation, consider hiring one divorce mediator to help you instead of two lawyers to fight for you. Let's face it, the problem you are likely [...]
Thinking about a Divorce? Four Reasons Why You May Not Want a Lawyer
If you are thinking about a divorce or separation, the first thing many of your family and friends will tell you is to “get a good lawyer”. Here are four reasons why hiring a lawyer [...]
Divorce Mediation & Legal Advice
Recently, I was close to reaching a mediated settlement agreement with a couple when the wife said she wanted a recommendation for a lawyer. When I asked her what she was seeking from the lawyer [...]