Does Mediation Work for High Net Worth Divorces?
New York has begun implementing the new presumptive Alternative Dispute Resolution program. This initiative requires civil litigants to try solving their cases through mediation, including divorces. The goal is to clear up the court calendar for more urgent and pressing family law cases, such as visitation and custody matters, temporary restraining orders, and others. Advantages of Divorce Mediation Divorce mediation has several advantages. For one, there's less cost since you don't have to go to trial and hearings. Second, you get to maintain your privacy, which is paramount for most high net worth individuals. Court pleadings are public records. So if you choose litigation,...
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