Divorce Mediation is Not for Everyone

Many couples choose divorce mediation because it can be cheaper, quicker and less adversarial than litigation. But it is not for everyone. For divorce mediation to work, couples need to be able to be civil to each other. They also have to be willing to compromise to reach an agreement. Sometimes a … Continue reading →

9 Roadblocks to a Divorce Settlement (infographic)

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Consequences and Compassion in Divorce

Is compassion for someone struggling with alcohol or drug abuse the most important step in helping them to recovery? Or must consequences be imposed in order to get a substance abuser to change his or her life?Recently, I read an article about consequences and substance abuse in State Bar … Continue reading →

How to Fire an Attorney

Sometimes an attorney-client relationship starts to come apart. There are various reasons: you believe you have been overcharged, a disagreement about legal actions taken (or not taken), or a breakdown in communication with each other. Once you lose trust and confidence in an attorney, you must … Continue reading →

What is Collaborative Divorce?

In the last 15 years, a new method for getting a divorce has been developed, to avoid the bitter and often unnecessary conflict many couples experience. Mary F. Kelly has been at the forefront of this effort in Westchester, as an early member of the New York Association of Collaborative … Continue reading →