I’m excited to share a sample chapter of my newest book, “Onward and Upward: Guide for Getting Through Divorce & Family Law Issues.” You can find my chapter on Mediation, here or here. Mediation can be a great form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) to help people through any type of family law dispute including child custody and parenting time disputes, …
Using Mediation as a Dispute Resolution Forum
Mediation is a great option for people that want to take an active role in resolving their conflicts, rather than leaving it up to a third party like a judge. In mediation, both parties work with the assistance of a neutral evaluator of their choosing to develop a solution that appeals to everyone. Mediation has its advantages, many of which …
Meditation Retreat for Lawyers
I was quoted in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal about the mediation retreat for lawyers that I attended last month at the Garrison Institute. An attorney friend here in New York City talked me into attending a few months ago after I was complaining to her about stress. The retreat was at the Garrison Institute in Garrison, New York (near West …
Primer in New York Matrimonial Law
I will be giving a primer in New York matrimonial law along with (the fabulous) Veronica Escobar, Esq. next Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Fordham University, School of Law during the “Bridge the Gap” Continuing Legal Education seminar designed for newly-admitted attorneys. We will be discussing the following issues: Divorce Paths Jurisdictional differences between Family Court and Supreme Court Alternative …
When a Couple Calls it Splitzo, Who Gets Custody of the Dog?
In young couples and/or childless couples, custody of pets has been a sore subject that has come up in my practice. Pets are interesting because they are not children, but they are not exactly purely personal property either. Custody over a mini dachshund named Joey was at issue in the interesting case of Travis v. Murray, 42 Misc.3d 447 (Sup. …
New Jersey Agriculture Mediation Program Handbook
I have been on the New Jersey Agriculture Mediation Program Roster for the two years offered through the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. The program is free to agriculture producers. The program recently published a handbook that can be found online here. The handbook does a nice job explaining the types of disputes that can be mediated through the agriculture …
3 Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution for Divorces
There’s a trend now with divorcing couples seeking forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”). As an attorney and mediator, I always discuss all options with potential clients during the consultation. Here’s an overview: Mediation Mediation can take place at any stage during a divorce and is highly encouraged by the court. The goal of a mediator is to facilitate a …
Happy Fourth Year Anniversary to this Blog (and my law practice)
I hope my readers had a great Fourth of July. I just got back from the Berkshires. You can see some of my pictures on Instagram. Back to business.. I had a great first, second, and third anniversary for this blog, but I have to say – Year 4 has been the best. Thank you for support from my blog …
Listen to Me Talk Divorce & Divorce Mediation on the Russ Terry Show
I had a great time talking divorce and divorce mediation on Monday night on the Russ Terry Show: Live Your Best Life. You can listen to the hour show on dealing with divorce here. Want some quick and dirty tips instead? Listen to Russ Terry’s debrief with 5 Tips for Dealing with Divorce here.
Guest Appearance on the Russ Terry Show: Dealing with Divorce
I will be making a guest appearance on the Russ Terry Show on March 25, 2013 from 9-9:30pm. Russ is a Life Coach in the Greater New York City area and his Blog Talk Radio Show has different themes each week. On the 25th, Russ will be getting down and dirty with the “D” word (“and I don’t mean Dallas”). …
Contract Management for the Food or Agri-Business
I have been working on a contract management spreadsheet for a agri-business client of mine over the last month or so. I think this is a healthy exercise for all food and agri-businesses, no matter the size. It’s a nice way to understand who the company has contracts with, including Non-Disclosure/ Confidentiality Agreements with (potential) customers or employees/independent contractors. When …
Mediator for the New York State Agriculture Mediation Program (NYSAMP)
Since completing the mediation apprenticeship program with the New York Peace Institute, my Community Dispute Resolution Center (“CDRC”) in Manhattan and Brooklyn, I have been admitted to the roster of mediators for the New York State Agriculture Mediation Program (“NYSAMP”). NYSAMP works with the CDRC’s in each country throughout New York to provide free mediation services for the New York …