Divorce Mediations Available in Orange, Ulster and Dutchess Counties
October 2, 2026
After over 40 years of operating as MH Mediation, MH Mediation has become a subsidiary of the law firm Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP. We are happy to notify you that the firm has established a new office in Orange County, New York located at 555 Hudson Valley Avenue in New Windsor. The proximity of this office makes it convenient and accessible for clients in both Orange and Ulster Counties. Our experienced divorce mediators are now available to serve Orange and Ulster County clients in our new office space while continuing to serve clients in Dutchess County at our offices located at 280 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction.
ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK
Orange County is the second-fastest growing county in New York State. Our experienced divorce mediators at Lazar, Schwartz & Jones are available to work with clients throughout Orange County as they endeavor to obtain a mediated divorce settlement.
ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
Ulster County has also experienced significant growth since the pandemic which has translated into a need for experienced divorce mediators. Our new office is strategically located in New Windsor, NY which is near the border of Ulster County and accessible to our Ulster County clients to serve their divorce mediation needs.
WHAT IS DIVORCE MEDIATION?
Divorce mediation is a highly recognized process which results in a Separation Agreement and subsequent divorce.
WHAT IS THE MEDIATOR’S ROLE IN THE PROCESS?
The mediator’s role is to assist the couple in settling all issues necessary to finalize the dissolution of their marriage including custody of their children, financial issues (dividing their property) and how to pay for expenses after the divorce. At Lazar Schwartz & Jones, all mediators are attorney-mediators who are also able to educate couples on the law in New York State. Divorce mediators are neutrals, meaning they do not represent either party.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF CHOOSING DIVORCE MEDIATION?
You Are In Control – By engaging in divorce mediation, the authority for coming to an agreement remains with the divorcing couple. You have control over your settlement. The mediator does not make the decisions – you do. The mediator guides a couple through the necessary issues to be decided.
Other advantages of using divorce mediation include:
• Preserving Relationships – mediation helps end your marriage, not your relationship which is particularly important for families with children;
• Cost – mediation is often the least expensive way to get divorced;
• Speed – mediation is often the fastest way to get divorced;
• Less Intimidating – mediation is a less intimidating process than going to court;
• Long Term Solutions – mediation often leads to a higher commitment to upholding the couple’s agreement down the road;
HOW DOES THE DIVORCE MEDIATION PROCESS WORK?
At Lazar Schwartz & Jones, the average mediation process is completed in 3-6 meetings. The mediator assists the couple in determining what is best for their children and in gathering all the necessary financial information and analyzing it in order engage in discussions and move toward making decisions about how to divide their assets and address support and cash flow issues. Once decisions are reached to the couples’ mutual satisfaction, the mediator prepares a Separation Agreement. Thereafter, once each spouse is satisfied with the Separation Agreement (which may include having their individual attorney review the draft and provide comments), the couple signs the Separation Agreement. The parties can elect to then move forward with obtaining a divorce.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
If you are a married couple living in New York State, contact Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP to set up an appointment with a divorce mediator.
