Divorce mediation
Divorce mediation lets the two of you settle the terms of your divorce together, with a neutral mediator, instead of having a court decide them. You leave with a legally binding agreement, reached without litigation.
How it works
A neutral third party, the mediator, helps you and your spouse talk through each decision. You stay in control of the terms and take an amicable approach to the whole divorce, not just the paperwork.
We believe divorce is not the end, but a positive transition to a new beginning. We would be honored to help you and your family with the compassion and dignity you deserve.
What you decide in mediation
- Parenting plans. A custody and parenting arrangement built around your children.
- Child support. A plan that fits your circumstances.
- Alimony and spousal maintenance. The amount, and its tax implications.
- Assets and liabilities. How property and debt are divided.
- Everything else. Pets, extended family visitation, special needs and health issues.
Where we work
We work with couples across New York, entirely remotely with a certified mediator: all you need is a computer or a phone.
Two sides of the table. One agreement in the middle.
You each say what matters. A neutral mediator keeps the conversation moving and helps you find terms you can both sign. Here is how that can look.
You: School nights at my place
Parenting time
What you agree: A two-week rotating schedule you both drew up
Your spouse: Equal time with the kids
You: Stay until the kids finish school
The house
What you agree: One keeps the house and buys out the other over time
Your spouse: My share of the equity
You: Enough to cover child care
Child support
What you agree: The New York guideline amount, child care split by income
Your spouse: A number I can afford
You: Keep my pension
Retirement
What you agree: Accounts divided by the years you were married
Your spouse: A fair share of what we saved
You: Not my credit card
Debts
What you agree: Each keeps the debt in their own name, the joint card is shared
Your spouse: Split it down the middle
An example, not a plan or a template. Every couple’s agreement is their own, and nothing here is decided for you.
Why couples mediate it instead
- Confidential
- Keep your privacy in a neutral setting, without the stress of a trial or court proceeding.
- Quicker
- Two to three sessions on average, and the whole process can be completed in as little as one month. Contested litigation can take years.
- Less stress
- You set the terms and the pace, and reach decisions that work for both of you. That helps your relationship after the divorce, too.
- One flat fee
- It covers the mediation sessions, an attorney for the legal work, the paperwork and the court filing.
Call with any questions. We will explain the process and set up a time to sit down with a mediator.