The New York Post reported several months ago that a Saratoga Springs resort, famous for extravagant weddings, will now offer a “Divorce Package.” For a flat fee of $5,000, the couple receives separate rooms and a weekend to work with a mediator. By the end of the weekend,

Everything you say can and will be used against you. While these words are a warning to a person being arrested, they are wise words to heed while in the midst of a divorce mediation. I’ll admit, executing a well timed verbal jab can make you feel good. Really good. You gave them what

Everyone wants to have a divorce so bad it makes the headlines, right? Here’s a way to guarantee your divorce will drag out for over a year, empty your bank accounts and rake your heart over the coals. 1. Hire an attorney right away. Find one with the reputation of a pit-bull; the mea

By Margie Mittleman In the ten plus years of my career, I’ve often heard a party to a case say that he/she wants to “let the judge decide”. The unfortunate truth is that most people aren’t happy with what the judge decides. In many cases, I have no doubt that t

Divorce Docs is a non-attorney divorce service that offers mediation and the legal document preparation required for your divorce. We will facilitate your discussion and fill out your divorce paperwork according to the decisions the two of you have made regarding what is best for your

Many divorcing couples are under the misconception that unless they agree on every point, they have to hire attorneys. However, the Florida Supreme Court Marital Settlement Agreement, Section VI states: “We have not agreed on the following issues:” then is followed by a bl

Mediation is a problem-solving process in which a neutral, skilled third person – the mediator – helps the parties in a dispute to reach a voluntary agreement. The mediator does not decide how the dispute should be resolved, but instead helps the parties develop agreements that are sa

We like to provide a path to help keep our divorce mediation meetings focused on the topic at hand. These are the topics you and your spouse will start thinking about and discussing as you come to a consensus regarding the terms of your Marital Settlement Agreement. Everything Else- A