OUR SERVICES
DIVORCE MEDIATION
A process where a neutral divorce mediator meets with the couple in a series of meetings to provide information to help facilitate negotiations and a settlement. Some of the topics that are discussed and mediated are assets and distribution of property, liabilities and debts, maintenance, child custody and child support, living arrangements and parenting plans, expenses for the children including college and extra curricular, health insurance, life insurance, among others.
Legal Drafting Services
Divorce Settlement Agreement: The settlement agreement is a legal document that contains all of the terms agreed to during the mediation sessions memorializing the parties agreement into a legally enforceable document. This service is also offered to clients who have mediated with a non-attorney mediator and wish to have their memorandum of understanding converted into a legal agreement.
Uncontested Divorce Papers: Once an agreement has been reached and the settlement agreement is finalized, the next step is to draft the uncontested divorce papers and initiate the uncontested divorce action with the court. The parties do not need to appear in court for this process.
Divorce Settlement Agreement: The settlement agreement is a legal document that contains all of the terms agreed to during the mediation sessions memorializing the parties agreement into a legally enforceable document. This service is also offered to clients who have mediated with a non-attorney mediator and wish to have their memorandum of understanding converted into a legal agreement.
Uncontested Divorce Papers: Once an agreement has been reached and the settlement agreement is finalized, the next step is to draft the uncontested divorce papers and initiate the uncontested divorce action with the court. The parties do not need to appear in court for this process.
Legal Consulting and Review Services
This service is provided to clients who do not use our mediation services and who would like an attorney to review their settlement agreement, divorce papers, pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement, prior to signing. Having a review attorney gives the client peace of mind in knowing that an experienced attorney has reviewed their agreement with their best interests in mind.
This service is provided to clients who do not use our mediation services and who would like an attorney to review their settlement agreement, divorce papers, pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement, prior to signing. Having a review attorney gives the client peace of mind in knowing that an experienced attorney has reviewed their agreement with their best interests in mind.
PRE-NUPTIAL AND POST-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
Pre-nuptial Agreement: an agreement or contract between the parties in contemplation of marriage that takes effect upon the date of the marriage. The prenup allows the parties to address various financial matters in the event of a separation, divorce or death.
Post-nuptial Agreement: an agreement or contract between the parties that is made after the date of the marriage. The post-nuptial agreement typically allows the parties to address various financial matters in the event of a separation, divorce or death.
Post-nuptial Agreement: an agreement or contract between the parties that is made after the date of the marriage. The post-nuptial agreement typically allows the parties to address various financial matters in the event of a separation, divorce or death.
COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE
In the Collaborative Divorce process, both spouses agree to rely on a supportive team of professionals (attorneys, financial experts and family support specialists) who assist in helping the couple reach an agreeable settlement. The Collaborative Attorney represents one of the parties and advocates for, educates and empowers their client throughout the entire process. In this process, the legal rights of the parties are protected, yet there is never the threat of litigation or going to court. This process is accomplished completely outside of the court system, providing the couple with a more controlled and supportive environment. For more information, please visit Long Island Collaborative Divorce Professionals.
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