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Why You Need a Consulting Attorney for Divorce Mediation in New York
Mediation offers a great opportunity for many couples in New York to limit their legal fees in divorce. Limit, not eliminate. The terms you establish during divorce mediation will govern your personal and financial future for years and can set the tone for the rest of your life. But let’s remember, it’s just you, your…
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Divorce Mediator in New York
Once you’ve chosen divorce mediator to resolve issues related to your divorce or other family law matter, you are well on your way forward. But what do you do next? How do you find the right mediator in New York to handle the delicate and complex issues you need to settle? The challenge is finding…
Read MoreJoin Andrea Vacca at the exEXPERTS Open House on Monday, June 27th
What Type of Divorce is Right for You? Are you in the process of choosing a divorce process? We know it can be overwhelming and you and your spouse may be confused about how to proceed. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that Andrea Vacca will be part of an esteemed panel discussing the 3…
Read MoreWhat is Mediation?
The attorneys at Vacca Family Law Group are committed to keeping the focus on your interests and goals in the mediation process. First, we’ll talk through all the issues that need to be considered and agreed on before creating a separation agreement. This includes factors such as: By understanding your goals, concerns, and needs, we can help…
Read MoreThe Mediation Approach to Divorce: Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Divorce and Family Law Attorney
If you’re considering divorce, one of your many decisions will be what kind of divorce is best for you. There are three main types of divorce: Collaboration Collaborative divorce helps divorcing couples come to a mutually agreed upon, negotiated settlement without the threat of court. It offers a civilized, solutions-based approach to ending a relationship. Based upon…
Read MoreYour Spouse is Not That Charming – A Professional Divorce Mediator Stays Impartial
When you married your spouse, you were swept away by his or her charms. Now that you’re divorcing, you may be concerned that mediation won’t be the right process because you’re convinced that your spouse will sway the mediator in his or her favor. As professional divorce mediators, we can assure you: we will not…
Read MoreMediation and Consulting Attorneys Complement DIY Online Divorce
Online programs such as It’s Over Easy can walk you through a divorce process, but should you really, completely, “do it yourself” (DIY)? You might have gone into the divorce process thinking, “We want a simple divorce.” Then you realize that you and your spouse have issues you didn’t even know you need to resolve. It’s at…
Read MoreAddressing Power Imbalances in Mediation
One of the advantages of divorce mediation is that it allows both people in the relationship to come together and speak directly to each other — and just as importantly, to be heard. Mediation facilitates decision-making and encourages compromise, but there is one thing about it that makes some people nervous: how to deal with…
Read MoreFrom Sex in the City to Divorce in the Suburbs: Sarah Jessica Parker Shows Us What NOT to Strive For
Sarah Jessica Parker has another critically acclaimed half-hour show on HBO, but this time she is exploring the end of relationships rather than the beginning. Divorce finished its first season on December 11, but is currently available to stream. Though fictional, I found many aspects of the series to be strikingly real. For example, Sarah Jessica Parker’s character…
Read MoreBeing the Lawyer Clients Need — But Think They Do Not Want
As a mediator and collaborative lawyer, I attract clients whose main priority is to come to an amicable agreement. What I want them to understand is that an amicable agreement does not equal a vague agreement. We need to balance the desire for an amicable divorce negotiation with the need to create an agreement that…
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