Not all mediators are attorneys. Some have little or no legal background.

Unfortunately, you may end up paying the price for their lack of legal training. You may later find that much of your mediation agreement is unenforceable and must be redone. You will also need to hire a lawyer to actually effectuate the agreement and finalize the divorce, resulting in delays, inconvenience and extra expenses.

Our attorney-mediators draw on a wealth of experience practicing in the family law field, not only as advocates for clients, but also as court-appointed parenting coordinators and attorneys for children. Because we have spent decades in the trenches of court — and because we have such in-depth knowledge of New York family law — we know how judges are likely to resolve contested issues. We pass along this valuable perspective to clients, offering more in-depth guidance and enabling you to make informed decisions.

We also provide the mediation-related legal services that non attorneys can’t offer. For example, we can:

• Draft enforceable separation agreements
• Draft and file divorce papers on your behalf
• Prepare quitclaim deeds, qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs) and other legal documents necessary for transferring assets
• Pinpoint potentially unenforceable provisions of your agreement and propose alternatives
• Work to resolve particularly challenging issues in light of New York law

Ultimately, our goal is to provide efficient, effective and affordable divorce mediation services.