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April 28, 2022 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

Collaborative Divorce 101

Podcast discussion Leah Jones and Melissa Goodstein

 Divorce, by definition, is not done alone. However, the question may be, how do you collaborate on a split? It’s all about your mindset as you enter divorce proceedings. If there’s a willingness to work with your spouse in a way that will allow for constructive resolutions, you will be able to separate in a […]

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June 7, 2021 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

Top 5 Divorce Process Questions: How Long Does It Take?

Melissa Goodstein, collaborative divorce lawyer and mediator

In this video, Melissa Goodstein, Esq., begins a new series about the 5 top questions new clients inevitably ask as they begin the collaborative divorce or mediation process. The first question, discussed in this segment, is “How long is it going to take?” Melissa Goodstein’s law practice is based in Katonah, NY, with offices in […]

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March 10, 2021 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

Divorce: The Importance of Time and Timing

Melissa Goodstein, Esq.

In this video, Melissa Goodstein, Esq., talks about how timing can be a crucial factor in the divorce process. She offers examples of how this is particularly true for the collaborative and mediation processes.

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November 2, 2020 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

The Collaborative Process: The Settlement Meetings

Melissa Goodstein, Mediator and Collaborative Divorce Attorney

Fourth in a series of videos by Melissa Goodstein regarding the benefits of the collaborative process, this discussion focuses on the “The Settlement Meetings.”

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November 2, 2020 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

The Role of Neutrals in the Collaborative Process

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This third video in Melissa Goodstein’s series on the benefits of the collaborative process focuses on the role of “neutrals.”

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