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The History of Marriage and Where We Are Today

The History of Marriage and Where We Are Today

Monday, February 26th, 2018

NPR’s Hidden Brain podcast host Shankar Vedanta has a fascinating conversation with his guests about the evolving purpose and role of marriage.  

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Divorcing Online?  A.I. Mediation?

Divorcing Online? A.I. Mediation?

Monday, February 5th, 2018

In mediation, we take the time to discuss more than the nuts and bolts of asset division and who spends what holiday with the children.  

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Talking Stick and Negotiation in a Mediation Session

Talking Stick and Negotiation in a Mediation Session

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/politics/susan-collins-bipartisan-talks-congress-shutdown-talking-stick/index.html

We’ve previously discussed how we communicate in mediation, including the benefit of a talking stick when working with high conflict couples.  

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Infidelity, other betrayals, and marital mediation

Infidelity, other betrayals, and marital mediation

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

While infidelity in pop culture always spells the end of the marriage, Jane Brody explains that cheating can, paradoxically, be the trigger that sets a couple on a course of exploration, communication and ultimately healing.  

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How We Mediators Learn to Listen

How We Mediators Learn to Listen

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer award winning author of The Sympathizer, wrote in yesterday’s New York Times about the value of listening.  

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J.D., Queens, New York

“I can’t imagine two mediators with more integrity and impartiality. They guided us through the difficult process of divorce with incredible knowledge, empathy, and honesty. Because of them, we established a neutral dialogue that has continued to this day. I am deeply grateful to Family Mediation.”

–J.D., Queens, New York

A.T., New York, New York

“Without reservation, I highly recommend Abby and Ellie. They are seasoned professionals whose legal expertise and unique co-mediation teamwork model, coupled with a humanistic approach, was effective in bringing a difficult situation to an amicable conclusion.”

–A.T., New York, New York

C.A., Manhattan

“Ellie and Abby were able to help resolve a conflict that had seemed irreconcilable after months of efforts by other professionals. Their deep empathy combined with legal expertise gave me the confidence I needed to withstand the most stressful challenge of my life. Their commitment to achieve optimal results went far above and beyond all my expectations.”

–C.A., Manhattan

G.R., Brooklyn, New York

“Thank you both for all your help and hard work. You made a difficult process bearable. Thank you both for listening to me, understanding and then telling me what I needed to hear and know.”

–G.R., Brooklyn, New York

M.B., New York, New York

“I cannot recommend Abby and Ellie from Family Mediation highly enough. These two attorneys are humanistic and effective practitioners of family law. They will help you and your spouse work through any problems that may arise. They are wise and experienced and most of all, they are decent human beings who really care about their clients.”

–M.B., New York, New York

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