MEDIATION
Mediation

DIVORCE MEDIATION ATTORNEY
IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Lauren B. Abramson, Esq. is trained in both mediation and collaborative law. She is a member of the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation and has been helping families transform in Westchester County since 1987. Please call  our divorce mediation attorney at our Westchester County, NY office today to set up a consultation. 

WHAT IS DIVORCE MEDIATION?

 During the mediation process, both parties will meet with a neutral third party, or a mediator, to resolve any issues between the two. The goal of mediation is to resolve these issues without having to go to court, thus making the process as cost effective as possible.  Mediation is growing in popularity, particularly in divorce cases, because it has a number of advantages over litigation. 

Compared with litigation, mediation generally:
• Is less expensive
• Is swifter
• Creates less conflict
• Offers more control over the outcome
• Allows the parties to find a mutually acceptable resolution
• Is private and confidential
NY State Council on Divorce Mediation

HOW DOES MEDIATION WORK IN NEW YORK?

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In the mediation process, you and your spouse work with a divorce mediator to identify the issues that need to be resolved. At these sessions, you exchange any requested information and documents and use non-adversarial problem-solving techniques to arrive at a mutually agreeable settlement.


The mediation process requires you and your spouse to discuss a number of topics negotiating the terms of your divorce. When you and your spouse are working on mediated settlements you need a reliable team. These settlements generally follow the same process including:


Introduction Stage: This is where the mediator will obtain background information about your case and provide suggestions on how to reach an agreement.


Information Stage: During this stage, you and your spouse will gather information including financial documents, life insurance policies, or tax returns. All of the information needed to negotiate your mediated settlements before you sign and are legally bound to them.


Framing Stage: Your concerns and goals will be outlined to help find a resolution of the issues involved in your case including property, child custody, child support, and alimony.


Negotiating Stage: Spouses will discuss their options and choose the ones that best work for them to come to a mediated settlement.


Final Stage: During this stage, your mediated settlements will be put into writing and signed.

HOW LONG DOES MEDIATION GENERALLY TAKE?

Every case is unique, but a ballpark estimate is that a couple with a house and children can resolve their issues in three or four two-hour mediation sessions. Of course, the time it takes to resolve your case depends in large part on the spouses’ ability and willingness to communicate and negotiate. At your consultation at our Westchester County office, our divorce mediation attorney will discuss your circumstances and determine how many mediation sessions we must have.  
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WHEN IS A DIVORCE MEDIATION ATTORNEY BENEFICIAL?

Contacting a divorce mediation attorney is beneficial when dealing with bitter separations, and you need to rely on a neutral party to help reach the most ideal solution. Our divorce mediation attorneys are trained and experienced in solving difficult financial situations regarding the divorce process, in a neutral way that benefits everyone involved. The divorce mediation process is confidential and can resolve the divorce in a timely, efficient manner, so both parties are able to continue with their lives as soon as possible. Let Lauren B. Abramson help you reach a settlement by contacting us today!

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDIATED SETTLEMENTS AND COLLABORATIVE LAW?

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In mediation, a neutral third party — the mediator — facilitates the negotiations and tries to help settle the case. The mediator can’t give either party legal advice or advocate for either side. With the consent of both parties, mediators often bring financial specialists to mediation sessions. When an agreement is reached, the mediator prepares a draft of the settlement agreement for review and revision by the parties and his or her lawyers.

In collaborative law, both parties and their lawyers have settlement as their top priority. The lawyers, who have training similar to mediators, work with their clients and each other to make sure the process is positive and productive. When an agreement is reached, the lawyers draft a settlement document, which is reviewed and revised by the parties until everyone is satisfied.

Both collaborative law and mediation rely on the free exchange of information and a commitment to resolutions that respect the parties’ shared goals.

If mediation doesn’t result in a settlement, you may proceed to litigation. In collaborative law, however, the lawyers and parties sign an agreement attesting to everyone’s interest in resolving the case. The agreement states that the attorneys will not participate in litigation if the collaborative process ends without an agreement.

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TODAY FOR ADVICE ON MEDIATED SETTLEMENTS

Lauren B. Abramson, Esq. is ready to help you manage the mediation process. Our office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call us at (914) 908-5877 or contact us online today to schedule a consultation with our experienced divorce mediation attorney. We serve individuals and families throughout Westchester and Putnam counties, including White Plains, Harrison, New Rochelle and beyond. 
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