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3 ways gray divorce differs

Divorce happens regardless of how long the marriage has lasted. Gray divorce, which typically refers to people ending a 20- to 30-year marriage, continues to rise. This type of divorce often comes with additional considerations. Financial complexities While finances...

What is a mediator’s job in divorce?

When going through divorce mediation, you will spend a lot of time leaning on the mediator. To that end, it is important to understand exactly what a mediator does, what they cannot do, and what their overarching role in your divorce is. Providing useful opinions...

3 ways to minimize divorce-related stress

Even if you and your spouse agree your marriage is over, divorce is rarely a stress-free process. After all, in addition to dealing with the emotional fallout from the end of your marriage, you must divide your marital estate, figure out child custody and maybe even...

What to address in a New York parenting plan

When the romantic relationship between you and your child’s other parent ends, but you both wish to share parenting duties, you may be able to come up with custody terms that work for you both without going to trial. If you do so, New York requires that you create and...

How to prepare for divorce mediation

When you decide to divorce through an alternative form of dispute resolution such as mediation, you can potentially save money and time. Preparing for your New York mediation can help the process go smoothly as you arrive ready to negotiate with your spouse. Take...