Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is a process used for resolving conflict and a cost effective alternative to litigation. The 3 of us meet and discuss issues to be resolved. I am neutral and will not take sides. My goal is to reach an agreement that reflects both of your voices, needs and interests. As your mediator, I can help you move through issues and find new ground for resolution. Often, divorcing couples fall into the same fights and I can help to break the patterns.
I will work with both of you to increase your understanding of each other and of your conflict. I will not make decisions for you, only you will decide what is best for your future.
Conflict is painful. Most people have a drive to resolve it. When people understand the sources of conflict, there's a huge release of creative energy which leads to terrific brainstorming sessions about how to solve the problem and end the conflict.
Once all the issues are on the table, we can begin to delve into different points to gain an increased understanding. When understanding is there, problem solving begins. As you and your spouse agree, I will begin to draft an Agreement reflecting your discussions of separation or divorce.
A Compassionate Approach to Divorce Mediation in Brooklyn
Divorce is rarely just a legal matter. Then end of a committed relationship comes after years of shared history, unresolved questions, and real uncertainty about what comes next. Our divorce mediation service provides a smoother, more respectful, and controlled, quieter way to navigate that complexity, prioritizing your family's well-being and allowing both of you to be heard.
Issues Mediation Can Help You Navigate Together
Mediation can give couples a structured, supported way to talk through decisions that often feel overwhelming, including:
- Division of the family home and shared property.
- Child support, parenting schedules, and co-parenting arrangements.
- Distribution of retirement assets and financial accounts.
- Tax considerations specific to divorcing couples.
- How to introduce new partners into your children's lives over time.
- Ongoing communication between co-parents after separation.
Every family's situation is different, and sessions move at a pace that feels right for both of you. You control when we meet, how often, and for how long.
The Benefits of Choosing Mediation Over Court
A divorce mediation service keeps decisions in your hands rather than a judge's. A courtroom does not allow space for the conversations that matter most to a family. In mediation, both voices are heard, and no agreement moves forward unless both of you are comfortable with it.
- More privacy than a courtroom.
- Lower cost than a litigated divorce.
- Faster or slower resolution, on your schedule.
- Less emotional toll on children, because we will help you to shield them from conflict.
- Agreements that both of you contribute to, negotiate, and help shape.
Sessions are available in person at 120 Garfield Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11215, or remotely by video anywhere in New York State.
How do I know my legal rights are protected?
Some couples who come to me want to avoid attorneys however, many others take the Agreement to separate attorneys for a 1-2 hour consultation. The attorney will read the Agreement and make sure you're informed of your legal rights and fully understand what you have agreed to before you sign. An attorney's fee for this sort of consultation will average between $600 and $1,500.
After mediation, how do I file my divorce?
After the Agreement is signed, if appropriate, we can prepare and file the divorce papers for you in the courts.
Where does Mediation take place?
We service all 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island as well as Long Island and The Hudson Valley. Sessions can take place via Zoom or in person in our Brooklyn office.
Schedule a Free, Confidential Consultation
Reaching out does not commit you to anything. A free, 15-minute consultation gives you space to ask questions and consider whether mediation might be right for your family. No pressure, no obligation.
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