Buffalo Area Divorce Mediation Attorneys Help Couples Reach Amicable Settlements

WHY MEDIATION

Divorces typically involve disputes over child custody or financial issues. Litigating these issues in court can sometimes result in decisions that dissatisfy one or both parties. Mediation can assist divorcing or separating couples by helping them reach agreement, and avoid the uncertain results that a trial may bring. The Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis & Associates offers a Certified Mediator, Alexandra Rockwood, M.S.W, ESQ., a seasoned attorney with social work training, to help you through this alternative to litigation.

THE MEDIATION PROCESS

The process begins with the disclosure of financial, child-related, or other relevant information from each of you, including the ultimate goals you are seeking to achieve. You both participate in the negotiation process by meeting with the Mediator to discuss and work through each issue. Ultimately, our Mediator will present you with a proposed written agreement to review, which if agreeable, will be signed by both parties, and submitted to a court for incorporation into a judicial decree. Each party reserves the right to seek his or her own independent legal representation, should you choose, but it is not mandatory. Mediation can take place virtually, or in the privacy of our Mediator’s offices. You avoid trips to the courthouse, and arrange meetings around your own schedules.

BENEFITS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION

• Collaborative Process — Both parties work together with our Mediator to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Non-Adversarial Process — Mediation allows the parties to maintain a cordial relationship, which is especially helpful where children are involved.
• Parties set the pace of the process — Mediation allows the parties to make decisions as fast or as slow as they wish, often allowing for time to try out tentative arrangements, such as access arrangements or child expense sharing, prior to entering into any final agreement.
• Personalized outcomes — Mediation allows the parties to find creative solutions that best fit their individual circumstances and families.
• Self Determination — Mediation allows parties to make decisions about their lives rather than submitting their case to the Court for a decision.
• Private — Parties can meet with our Mediator virtually or in-person at our offices rather than going to the courthouse.
• Greater compliance — Mediated agreements often have higher rates of compliance as the parties each play a significant role in crafting the agreements and determining what works for their families.
• Forward looking — Mediation involves meeting the parties where they currently are and developing a path to move forward.

WHY THE LAW OFFICES OF RANDY S. MARGULIS & ASSOCIATES

Our firm has helped thousands of people in divorce, separation, child custody and property disputes for more than three decades. We recognize that every case has the potential for settlement, and believe that having the right professionals on your side can make a significant difference. Our principal Certified Mediator, Alexandra Rockwood, M.S.W, ESQ. is an attorney, with a social work training background. This unique combination offers the skills to help you through the mediation negotiation process, with first-hand experience and knowledge of what goes on in the courtroom. This allows us to present you with potential alternative results in your case, should you take the litigation approach.

THE ROLE OF THE MEDIATOR

Our Mediator initiates discussion and presents you with the legal information needed to reach a resolution. The goal is to help you both reach an informed decision through negotiation and compromise, applying conflict resolution skills, knowledge of the law, and a practical approach toward settling your differences. A comprehensive final settlement agreement is then presented for both parties to consider, with independent legal representation of your own choosing an option for each party.

OTHER MEDIATION SERVICES AVAILABLE

In addition to divorce, separation, and child custody matters, you may want to consider mediation in matters involving other situations. These may include the following:

• Pre-Nuptial Agreements
• Purchasing a house with an unmarried partner
• Property settlement following a break-up
• Estate distribution disputes
• Child Support determinations
• Spousal Support matters
• Business partnership disputes

CONTACT US TODAY

Call the Law Offices of Randy S. Margulis & Associates today at 716-886-9600 or visit our website at www.randymargulis.com to learn more about how our mediation services can help you. We are available virtually and in person throughout Western New York with offices in Amherst and downtown Buffalo.