Law and Mediation Office of Helene Bernstein, PLLC Legal Blog
How Can Parent Coordination Help Reduce Family Conflict?
Parent Coordination is a child-focused alternative dispute resolution process where a qualified professional (the parent coordinator) helps separated or divorced parents implement their parenting plan and resolve conflicts about their children. This process aims to...
Can Virtual Visitation Support Your Relationship With Your Child?
CAN VIRTUAL VISITATION SUPPORT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILD? With summer vacations in full swing, children and parents who are subject to parenting agreements and orders often miss out on regularly scheduled contact with both parents. Virtual visitation can...
Mediation Can Assist LGBTQ+ Families Navigate Effective Parenting Plans
In honor of Pride Month, the Law and Mediation Office of Helene Bernstein, PLLC located in Brooklyn, New York, celebrates gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer families in their efforts toward creating effective parenting plans. Mediation is often the most effective...
Happy Mother’s Day – Mediation as a Partner in Your Co-Parenting Relationship
Happy Mother’s Day From The Law And Mediation Office Of Helene Bernstein, PLLC One of the most rewarding moments as the Mother is being able to celebrate this special day with you children. Being able to co-parent with your former partner not only enhances your...
New York State Child Support and Maintenance Guidelines Updated for 2024
New York State Child Support and Maintenance Guidelines Updated for 2024 The New York State Office of Court Administration has issued updated guidelines for calculating child support and spousal maintenance that take effect on March 1, 2024. These revisions account...
I Just Filed My 65th Legal Brief
I can't believe I just filed my 65th appellate brief! As an appellate attorney specializing in family and child welfare law, I file briefs with the 1st and 2nd Judicial Departments in New York on all sorts of issues -divorce, child custody, child support, orders of...
Considering a Prenup? Try Mediation
Getting married is an exciting time, but it's also important to have practical conversations about your financial future. Prenuptial agreements can help both parties feel secure, but negotiating the details can be stressful. This is why mediation is increasingly...
Start Your Best Life with a Prenuptial Agreement Created Through Mediation
With wedding season around the corner, it’s time to speak with your affianced about the idea of a prenuptial agreement prior to walking down the aisle. A prenuptial agreement allows a couple to understand and discuss their financial interests and goals in a...
DIVORCE DOESN’T MEAN THE END OF YOUR FAMILY
I am a big fan of the television show This Is Us. Although I am sad to see the show end, I was excited to see the show highlighting the use of divorce mediation by the characters Toby and Kate as the respectful and collaborative alternative to divorce litigation....
Joining Family Kind Helene Bernstein
By Helene Bernstein, Esq. of the Law and Mediation Office of Helene Bernstein, PLLC. As New York begins to reopen, I’m excited to announce that I have joined the Board of Directors of FamilyKind. Since joining FamilyKind over a decade ago as a founding member, I’ve...