by DMP | Aug 21, 2020 | Articles
In a recent article in the New York Law Journal, Judge Jeffrey Sunshine commented on co-parenting during the pandemic from the point of view of a judge who decides custody issues. He noted that since parents with non-emergency custodial issues were unable to access...
by DMP | May 20, 2020 | Articles
We have been hearing a lot about the new normal resulting from life in the age of COVID-19. Our individual and collective worlds have been rocked in ways as novel as this strain of virus. To be sure, we are living in historic times. The outbreak of COVID-19 has become...
by DMP | Dec 12, 2019 | Articles
Divorce Mediation has become a popular alternative to adversarial divorce proceedings as it saves families time, money and unnecessary emotional upheaval. It has helped countless couples achieve a more constructive divorce. Yet, there are still many misconceptions...
by DMP | Nov 19, 2019 | Articles
After you and your former spouse have successfully completed the mediation process, there are some important steps that you will need to take next. Of course, the specifics of these steps will depend on what was agreed upon at mediation, as well as your personal...
by DMP | Jul 16, 2019 | Articles, Important Considerations for Divorcing Couples
The process of divorce can be difficult for both parties, both financially and emotionally. A divorce is a major life change, so taking steps to make the process easier on you and your spouse is well worth it in the long run. Resolving major issues in your divorce...
by DMP | Jun 28, 2019 | Articles
Home Ownership and Mortgage Considerations After Divorce One common issue that soon-to-be former spouses face when going through a divorce is how to handle the distribution of marital property. The state of New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning that in...
