Council News and Announcements

Save-the-Date800x618

Upstate Mini-Conference – September 6 & 7, 2013 – Save the Date!

Continuing Legal Education "New York State Council on Divorce Mediation has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal … [Continue..]

Members Spotlight

Bobbie Dillon on LookTV with David Storey

Bobbie Dillon on LookTV

Watch NYSCDM President Bobbie Dillon give a comprehensive overview on the benefits of divorce mediation on LookTV News with … [Continue...]

Read more Members Spotlight

NYSCDM Blog

David Louis

Gathering Financial Information – Another Key Factor in the Pace of Mediation

In a previous article, I described the key factors that play a role in how long it will take to complete divorce mediation, focusing on the emotional readiness of each spouse. In this article, I would like to continue this discussion by turning my attention to the financial factors that may … [Continue..]

Daniel Burns

Equitable Does Not Mean “Equal”

  During a recent mediation session Ellie was very clear that she did not believe it would be fair to divide everything equally. “You have not been working to your full potential” she told her husband, Geoff. “You have a college degree and could have made as much money as I have … [Continue..]

Susan Ingram

Divorce Mediation: What Makes A Good Mediator A Great Mediator?

With enough training and experience, a divorce/family mediator can certainly become an adequate, and even a good mediator. But what are those extra qualities that turn a good mediator into a great mediator? I’ve purposefully used the word qualities instead of abilities, because I believe qualities … [Continue..]

More Posts from Our Blog