Divorce Mediation in New York City

What is divorce mediation?

Mediation is a form of dispute resolution that is becoming increasingly popular as opposed to the courtroom divorce process.  The goal of mediation is to help a couple resolve their conflict without going to court.  In mediation, a neutral third party—the mediator—meets with the divorcing spouses to help them negotiate solutions to the contested aspects of their divorce. 

Benefits of mediation

Mediation appeals to many people who want to avoid the stress and expense of conducting a contested divorce in court.   The benefits of divorce mediation include the following:

• Reducing the financial strain of divorce.  Courtroom litigation is often much more expensive than the parties anticipate.  In mediation, the couple pays one mediator rather than two attorneys.  Also, the mediation process is much shorter than traditional divorce litigation, which reduces the cost drastically.
• Maintaining control of the process.  Spouses who enter litigation often feel that they have no control over the outcome of their case or the conditions of the settlement.  Mediation allows the couple to decide on the conditions of their divorce, rather than relying on the judgments of a third party.
• Lowering the chance of re-litigation.  Mediation is more cooperative and comprehensive in nature than litigation, hence producing a higher rate of satisfaction and compliance from both spouses.

In addition, mediation tends to be better for the children of a divorcing couple, as their futures are decided by their parents rather than by judges and lawyers.

The experienced attorneys of Bernfeld, DeMatteo, and Bernfeld, LLP know how to overcome challenges in mediation.  We have successfully mediated numerous matrimonial and family disputes as advocates and as mediators.  Our approach to divorce mediation allows the parties to amicably resolve contested situations without the expense of litigation.

Contact Bernfeld, DeMatteo, and Bernfeld, LLP today

For the past several years, Jeff Bernfeld has worked as a court-appointed mediator, mediating disputes between litigants who appear in the Commercial Division of Supreme Court, New York County.  Due to his experience in successfully mediating a wide variety of cases, he quickly understands the more complicated aspects of each case he undertakes.  He works hard to help the parties obtain a mutually beneficial settlement. 

If you are filing for divorce in New York City or state, consider the law firm of Bernfeld, DeMatteo, and Bernfeld, LLP for high quality representation and mediation.  Contact Bernfeld, DeMatteo, and Bernfeld, LLP online or by calling 212-661-1661.