Divorce and Family
Start at the Beginning: What Start-Up Agreements and Prenups have in Common
Embarking on a new partnership can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Two common kinds of partnership - marriages and business relationships - come with challenges that can be avoided by ‘cooperation plans’ from the get-go. For marriages, this would mean a prenuptial agreement (‘prenup’). And for business partners…
Mediation - A Better Way for All Couples
Couples argue. No matter the strength of the relationship or the length of the commitment, conflicts happen because all people are different. Mediation can help couples whether they are considering marriage, working through issues in a committed relationship, or considering ending the relationship. Mediation allows couples to deal with…
Eldercare Mediation
The transition to caring for an aging family member who was once independent can be challenging. Problems can arise including the need for medical support, a loss of mobility, loneliness, and more. Even when everyone wants the best for the aging family member, it can be difficult to agree on what is “best. ” And adding family…
Mediation for Divorces - Video Promo
Whether we like it or not, divorces will happen. And maybe even more so as a result of COVID. So, if divorces are going to happen, wouldn’t it be better if they weren’t so painful? Mediation can be a more collaborative and less expensive alternative for divorces. The couple splits the fee for one mediator who works with them, rather…
Mediation for Prenups - Video Promo
An awkward topic for couples who are about to get married is whether or not to get a prenup. But while you may not want to think about divorce before you get married, it can be so much worse to have that conversation if you decide to separate and no longer like each other. This is where mediation helps. Mediation improves communication on…
What Should be Included in a Prenup?
While historically used primarily for financial concerns, modern prenuptial agreements (or “prenups” for short) can cover a wide variety of topics including: student debt, pet parenting, social media and fertility concerns. Because of this flexibility, your prenuptial agreement can be comprehensive or brief depending on your…
What is the Process for Divorce in New York?
The process of getting a divorce in New York can be daunting. The trained professionals at Venn Mediation can make things easier. From walking you through the steps, and the necessary paperwork and calculations, to helping find an agreement that works for you. Mediation can make the negotiation of terms easier and less painful, keeping…
Conflict Resolution in Relationships - Guest Post
HOPE MIRLIS is a wedding officiant, premarital counselor and offers a wedding yoga practice, all through her company, A More Perfect Union. She is a scoop of educator, a sprinkle of performer, a dash of administrator and a whole lot of positive, nurturing energy. After growing up in New York, Hope moved down south to Atlanta, then hopped…
What Happens in a First Session with a Divorce Mediator?
Divorces are generally difficult and can cause anxiety no matter how amicable the breakup. Couples seeking divorce who choose mediation benefit from a collaborative and cost-effective process. In a first session with a divorce mediator, they will walk you through the necessary topics for a divorce agreement and ask about any additional ones you…
Co-parenting Cooperatively
Co-parenting is an extremely important aspect of any divorce agreement, but can be difficult to negotiate. In many cases, children benefit from the ongoing involvement and emotional support of both parents. Mediation allows divorcing couples to work cooperatively on their divorce agreement in the best interests of their children, And it can even…
"AI" for the Holidays
The holidays can be a great time to catch up with family. But for many people, they have one or two members of the family they just can’t see eye to eye with. Mediators have techniques that can help in just these circumstances. By creating a greater sense of understanding these techniques can make your next holiday get…
Couples Mediation - Working it Out Instead of Getting Out
All couples fight, especially the ones that love each other. When someone is emotionally invested in a relationship small issues can feel amplified and can easily become big problems if they aren’t addressed. Couples Mediation can help those who want to fix problems before things fall apart. It enhances communication, allows a couple to…
Mediation - Swapping Middling Middlemen for Maestros
“I spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to get middlemen out of my deals. Why on earth would I choose to add an intermediary into a negotiation? ” Having a third party like a mediator ‘get in the middle’ of your dispute or deal doesn’t have to make things more complicated. In fact, working with a…
Prenups - What To Do Before You Say "I Do"
Prenuptial agreements (‘prenups’) are uncomfortable to bring up but smart to have. The ‘prenup discussion’ is often awkward, but mediation can make the process easier. With the help of a neutral third party, the couple works together to raise their concerns and interests and to arrive at an outcome that they can both be…
Sometimes to Come Together, You Need a Little Time Apart - Why We Caucus
Communication between parties is critical to the mediation process, which is why people are sometimes surprised to learn about the possibility of a ‘caucus’ - where the mediator speaks to each party separately. But caucusing can be a very useful tool in the mediator’s kit when the conversation seems stuck or when parties wish to…
Five Situations You May Not Have Known Could Be Mediated
Mediation is a form of ‘alternative dispute resolution’ (ADR) that can be used to resolve interpersonal and commercial conflicts and disagreements. When most people think of mediation, the first things that come to mind are divorces and international disputes. But mediation actually has many more practical uses, including resolving…
Why We Mediate Divorces
Divorce mediation allows couples to define the terms of their divorce amicably and affordably and provides an opportunity to end the marriage with less toxicity. The result is a separation agreement that can be easily turned into a legal document and submitted to the court.
Mediation 1-2-3
So, you are not sure if mediation is for you and you are curious about the mediation process. Before starting, it is important to understand the principles of mediation - that it is a safe, confidential, and voluntary process in which parties are treated fairly and equally, and given the chance to determine the outcome of their dispute.
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