Is Your Marriage Over? What Happens Next?
March 12, 2018
Sometimes people come into my office and say “My husband (or my wife) will (or won’t) give me a divorce”, as if a divorce is an item that can simply change hands. Divorce is a process, often a long process, that has many stages. Each … Read More »
Spousal Support Now Based on a Formula
January 3, 2018
After years of argument and debate, the NY Legislature passed a new statute that went into effect in January of 2016. This law has had a significant impact on spousal support, called maintenance in New York, degrees and licenses, and indirectly, on child support. Highlights: Degrees no … Read More »
Mediation Doesn’t Take Sides in Divorce Disputes
September 12, 2017
Many people choose to go to a lawyer to “handle” their divorce because they want to distance themselves from the unhappiness and bitterness they feel. Or because they are so angry that they don’t feel able to speak coherently to the other partner. Both of … Read More »
Klingon and Tuna Casserole? Grounds for Mediation
April 15, 2012
According to a recent article in the New York Times, in the UK, which still doesn’t have a no-fault divorce law, causes for divorce might have hit a new low! According to the article, a woman sued for divorce because her husband insisted she dress … Read More »
LGBT Pre-Nups: Mediating Happy Ever After
April 5, 2012
I wonder why so many of us read the “Weddings” page in the New York Times on Sundays? Always looking for a happy ending, I guess. Today’s section had a really excellent article, with sound advice for Same-Sex couples that plan to marry. It was … Read More »
NY Courts Offer a Helpful Resource: Parent Education Programs
March 15, 2012
By Betsy Shequine, MH Mediation Until recently I was unaware that the New York Court System offers a free Parent Education and Awareness Handbook for Separating or Divorcing Parents. I was really surprised at the completeness and quality of the presentation and believe that it … Read More »
Is Mediation Becoming a Trend?
February 20, 2012
When even the Huffington Post has a special section on Divorce, you know there is a lot of interest in the subject. Read some of the articles in this daily section on that popular blog, and you will definitely see a trend or two. Most … Read More »
Do More Divorces Begin in January?
January 20, 2011
Take a look at Melanie Gorman’s article: The Power of Intentions, on the Huffington Post’s “Divorce” blog. She talks about the fact that January is the biggest month for divorces in the United States. She is, in turn quoting statistics published by eDivorcePapers.com, which claims … Read More »
