A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 46
In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca discusses how Divorce Mediation works in New York and the importance of transparency, advocacy, and managing emotions during the process. As an established Collaborative Divorce attorney and Mediator in New York City, Andrea has seen first-hand what to do (and what not to do) to have a successful divorce mediation.
Tune in to this episode to hear about:
* Understanding Mediation in New York, including how the process involves the divorcing parties meeting with the mediator alone without attorneys in the room.
* The need for complete honesty about finances and future plans, and the ability to advocate for oneself during mediation.
* Role of a Mediation-friendly lawyer who supports the mediation process and helps find mutually agreeable solutions.
* Focusing on interests, not positions: How effective Mediation requires focusing on the hidden reasons driving parties’ positions on the issues at hand to make it easier to find common ground and arrive at mutually-beneficial solutions.
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