What is divorce mediation?
Divorce mediation is a voluntary settlement process used frequently and successfully by married couples who want to divorce, and by domestic partners who want to separate. Divorce mediation gives couples the option to plan their futures rationally, and in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect. With the assistance of a trained divorce mediator, you can reach an agreement that is custom-made for your family, your finances and your future.
Divorce mediation is the preferred choice for couples and families facing separation and divorce because it provides a cost-saving means to reach agreements in a cooperative setting. At the same time, divorce mediation gives couples more control over the process and decision-making. As a result, communication between couples is better so resolutions take less time. Learn More »
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Upstate Mini-Conference – September 6 & 7, 2013 – Save the Date!
Continuing Legal Education "New York State Council on Divorce Mediation has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal … [Continue..]
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Bobbie Dillon on LookTV
Watch NYSCDM President Bobbie Dillon give a comprehensive overview on the benefits of divorce mediation on LookTV News with … [Continue...]
NYSCDM Blog

Parents Can Influence Their Children’s Resilience!
For many mothers and fathers who are living apart from each other, the challenge of maintaining a parenting relationship in a manner that promotes resilience in their children is met by their mindfulness of the things that are important to and for children. When children feel caught in the middle … [Continue..]

What is a trial separation?
Some couples may be having a hard time with day-to-day life together but have not decided to throw in the towel just yet. They are not ready to seek a permanent separation and/or divorce, giving up on all that they have done to create a home together. However, living in close quarters may have … [Continue..]

The Mediation Process: 5 Key Elements
There are two principal aspects to the role a mediator plays when helping couples resolve their issues during mediation. One relates to the substance and the other has to do with the process itself. Substance refers to the issues that must be addressed and resolved when a couple is separating or … [Continue..]



