3 Ways Mediation Could Work For You

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I was super excited this morning when I checked my LinkedIn and saw that next week, the week of January 17th, is National Family Mediation Week! This really excites me because so many people are trying to figure out family conflict, divorce, and other disputes in a way that makes sense for them, based on their own criteria. Mediation is such a great way to do that. I’m Katherine Miller, and I’ve been a divorce attorney and mediator in New York City and New York State for over 30 years. Here are three ways to know if mediation might work for you:

  1. Mutual Willingness: Both of you genuinely want to mediate. You’re both committed to finding a resolution that works, keeps you out of court, and makes sense for your unique situation, including the well-being of your children and your circumstances.
  2. Capacity to Understand Key Information: Both of you are capable of understanding the important data—often financial information or other critical details—even if you don’t know it yet. What’s important is that you can grasp and hold that information during discussions.
  3. Willingness to Work Toward a Resolution: You both need to be willing to work toward a resolution that benefits both of you. While I’m not a fan of the phrase “win-win,” it’s important that you’re open to a solution that works for both sides. If you feel that a result that works for the other person automatically won’t work for you just because it benefits them, then mediation might not be the right path.

If you have any questions about whether mediation could work for you, don’t hesitate to reach out on our email address info@miller-law.com or call us at (914) 685-9805.