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March 10, 2021 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

Divorce: The Importance of Time and Timing

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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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September 2, 2020 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

Meet Melissa Goodstein – Collaborative Attorney & Mediator

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In this video, Melissa Goodstein, Esq., talks a bit about herself including her credentials and why she is so committed to the processes of mediation and collaborative law.

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February 25, 2020 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

What will be YOUR Marriage Story?

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In the 2019 film “A Marriage Story,” the narrative of a marriage is redefined by an acrimonious divorce. The ties that once bound a couple in marriage are subverted and weaponized in a divorce that threatens to destroy their relationship and the future they share together with their son. Nicole and Charlie divorce in a […]

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November 2, 2019 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

A Better Approach to a Hudson Valley Divorce

The Hudson Valley, particularly Westchester and Putnam Counties, is one of the most expensive parts of our country to live in. Living in the Hudson Valley you are constantly keeping up with the Joneses. Two- income families are often necessary to meet household expenses here and, if you are not part of the 1%, living […]

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October 13, 2015 By Melissa Goodstein Leave a Comment

Dialogue on Divorce Interview

Link to interview with Melissa Goodstein.

Listen in to a 30-minute interview in which I talk about the pros and cons of mediation, Collaborative Law, and litigation. The host of the discussion is my colleague Katherine Miller and the recorded podcast is available at SoundCloud.

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