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Guidelines For Parents During Separation or Divorce
This document provides suggestions designed to help you and your children throughout the Collaborative process and beyond. (2 pages)

Initial Information Form
This form should be printed and completed as accurately as possible. (4 pages)

Handbook for Clients
This document provides an orientation to the divorce process, the dispute-resolution options available to clients, and the “Collaborative Divorce” alternative. (23 pages)

Collaborative Divorce Participation Agreement
This agreement specifies the terms and conditions for the Collaborative Divorce process. Once signed by the parties, it is a binding agreement used to settle divorce issues. (6 pages)

Ground Rules for the Collaborative Process
This document outlines the code of conduct for successful sessions. (1 page)

Mediation Substantive Issues
This document identifies key issues involved in the marital mediation process. (2 pages)

Planning for a Good Outcome
This document provides a checklist for you and your spouse to assist in preparing for the Collaborative process. By thinking through these essential elements in advance, we will come into the Collaborative sessions well equipped to help produce the best outcome for you, for your spouse, and for your family. (9 pages)

Please do not hesitate to contact Melissa Goodstein if you have questions about any of the above information or to learn more about the family law services she provides. Her law practice is based in Katonah, NY, serving Westchester and Putnam counties and the surrounding New York metropolitan area. Initial consultations are free of charge.

Legal Services

  • Divorce mediation
  • Collaborative divorce
  • Marital mediation
  • Prenuptial agreements
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Post divorce Modification agreements
  • Elder care Mediation
  • Parenting and time sharing
  • Equitable distribution, spousal support and child support
  • Review counsel and drafting attorney for Mediated settlements
  • Drafting settlement agreements and all uncontested divorce papers
  • Cohabitation agreements

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118 N Bedford Road
Mt Kisco, NY 10549

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Our Family in Two Homes

Our Family in Two Homes is a resource that combines the knowledge of an experienced professional with a comprehensive workbook – to help you reach an agreement that works for your family.

Contact Melissa Goodstein, Esq., to learn more.

Melissa Goodstein, Esq.

118 N Bedford Road
Mt Kisco, NY 10549

For more locations, go to Map & Directions or contact us.

(914) 767-0438

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