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How New Model Standards for Divorce & Family Mediation are Raising the Bar in New York In 2025, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), along with ABA, APFM, and ACR, released revised Model Standards for Family and Divorce Mediation to reflect...
Divorce Mediation vs Litigation Costs: What Long Island Clients Really Pay When most people think of divorce, their minds go to expensive court battles, endless legal fees, and months of stress. The reality for many Long Island divorcing couples is different —...
What Long Island Couples Should Know About Spousal Support & Alimony in Mediation Spousal support (alimony) is one of the most contentious issues in divorce—and for good reason. It affects finances, future earning potential, and lifestyle. For couples considering...
Divorce & Mental Health: Why Emotional Support is Critical During Mediation Divorce is as much a mental and emotional journey as it is a legal one. On Long Island, many people underestimate just how much the emotional weight of divorce can affect decisions,...
Top 5 Things Long Island Parents Should Know About Child Custody Mediation in 2026 Divorce doesn’t end parenting — it simply reshapes it. For many Long Island families, child custody mediation has become the preferred way to protect children’s well-being while...
How Divorce Mediation Saves Time, Money, and Stress: A Long Island Perspective Divorce is never easy. Between the emotional toll, legal complexity, and financial strain, it can feel like your entire life has been thrown into uncertainty. But for many families on Long...
In 2025, more couples are embracing the concept of "conscious uncoupling, or conscious parting," a mindful, emotionally intelligent approach to ending a marriage. This trend, fueled by changing societal values post-pandemic, shifts the focus from adversarial legal...
How to Undo the “I Do” By Todd Zimmer, Divorce Attorney | Suffolk County, NY Marriage is meant to be a lifelong commitment — a union of hearts, hopes, and futures. But sometimes, what begins as love evolves into something unrecognizable. When couples reach the painful...
How to Choose the Right Mediator for Your Divorce: Tips for 2025 Selecting the right mediator is a crucial step in the divorce mediation process. The mediator’s role is to facilitate negotiations and help both parties reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. Here are...
Mediation and Financial Settlements in Divorce: Key Considerations for 2025 Divorce mediation has become an increasingly popular method for resolving disputes outside of court, particularly when it comes to financial settlements. As we move into 2025, understanding...
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