How to Approach Property Division During Mediation

If you’ve chosen mediation instead of litigation for your divorce, having the right mindset is crucial. Mediation requires an attitude of transparency, a willingness to compromise, and the ability to realize when emotions are getting in your way. If you and your spouse aren’t able to achieve the necessary mindset, mediation may not be the…

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How Long Does Divorce Mediation Take in New York?

For many couples, divorce is an emotionally difficult process. Discussions of topics like property division, child custody, and alimony can quickly escalate into a full-blown conflict. Working with an experienced New York divorce mediator can help you find a more cooperative way to resolve disputes. Let’s look at what mediation is, how long it takes,…

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How 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…

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What 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…

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Mediation 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…

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Addressing 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…

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