WELCOME

Alexandria Skinner

Welcome to a law and mediation practice that is focused on quality and sustainability of results for clients in the long term through non-adversarial resolution of family conflict . . . → Read More: NON ADVERSARIAL FAMILY AND ELDER LAW AND MEDIATION

Legal Representation in an Uncontested Divorce

divorce lawyer for uncontested divorce . . . → Read More: Legal Representation in an Uncontested Divorce

Reasons to Mediate an Uncontested Divorce

Why should you consult with a divorce mediator for an uncontested divorce? . . . → Read More: Mediation for an Uncontested Divorce

Mediation of Child Custody and Parenting Plans

Mediation of parenting plans and custody arrangements reduces conflict and benefits parents and children . . . → Read More: Mediation of Child Custody and Parenting Plans

What Is A Mediator?

This post answers the question, “what is a mediator?” . . . → Read More: What Is A Mediator?

What Does a Mediator Do?

How to schedule an appointment . . . → Read More: What Does a Mediator Do?

Would You Like to Learn More About Mediated Divorce or Collaborative Divorce?

How to schedule a consultation . . . → Read More: Would You Like to Learn More About Mediated Divorce or Collaborative Divorce?

Can Child Support be Mediated?

Yes.

The court always maintains jurisdiction to oversee child support, but there are many aspects that can be mediated. This could range from setting an initial amount, agreeing to modification, or (in the case of arrearage) setting out the terms by which the amount overdue might be made up or even forgiven in part (if that is appropriate). Once parties agree to the modified terms, this should be taken to the court for approval. Because the mediated terms are uncontested, however, court action to seek ratification of the agreement will be less expensive than a court battle. The advantage of . . . → Read More: Can Child Support be Mediated?

Divorce Mediation as a NYC Taxi?

How is a divorce mediator like a New York Taxi Driver? To find out, read here … . . . → Read More: Divorce Mediation as a NYC Taxi?

Need A Divorce but Cannot Afford an Attorney?

Divorce is not free, but there are some resources to make it less expensive. As a general rule, more fighting makes it more expensive, and the least expensive of all is an uncontested divorce (meaning you have already agreed on everything) . . . → Read More: Need A Divorce but Cannot Afford an Attorney?