Family Mediation LLP

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New York Law Journal By: Abby Tolchinsky and Ellie Wertheim August 29, 2011 Many New Yorkers—and people all around the world—celebrated our generation’s civil rights breakthrough victory, the Marriage Equality Act, passed June 24, 2011. Still others have noted—correctly—that while this is a meaningful step toward the ultimate goal of genuine marriage equality, that goal [...]

These are worth reading!  Elana Katz is a dear friend and teacher. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/21/nyregion/elana-katz-makes-divorce-less-adversarial.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=elana%20katz&st=cse And this article from the Wall St. Journal is personal, yet it applies to what so many divorced couples go through. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303544604576430341393583056.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/abby-tolchinsky/empowerment-after-betraya_b_864325.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/abby-tolchinsky/the-nonmarried-divorce_b_832474.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/abby-tolchinsky/the-family-social-network_b_838523.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/abby-tolchinsky/working-with-attorneys-in_b_844479.html

Mediation has been perceived in some circles as the Wild West, a forum in which anything goes, rules are lax, bullies most certainly win out. In reality, and with increasing frequency, mediation is conducted within a legal framework and with the advice and counsel of attorneys for all parties. For some, this may mean a mere couple of hours consulting with an attorney before a settlement agreement is signed; for others, it may mean seeking out advice between sessions in order to understand the legal reality and how that comports with the choices faced in mediation. Still for others, the attorneys are present during the mediation sessions, helping provide support and advocacy in the negotiations as well as additional ideas for creative solutions.

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