Firm News
ATTORNEY FEES IN DIVORCE- THE COURT’S DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO AWARD FEES
I recently received a favorable decision for my client, the former husband, in the case of Christina Giasemis v. Peter Giasemis, 2020 N.Y.Slip Op. 5491 (October 2020, Second Department ) a post-divorce judgment case where the appellate court reversed the lower court...
Mediating with Attorneys in the Room, A Webinar Sponsored by Familykind
As a mediator/attorney who offers private mediation services and consultant mediation services through Familykind (www.familykind.org), an organization that provides services to families experiencing separation and divorce, I had the opportunity this month with Andrea...
Helene Bernstein, Esq. on the Financially Every After Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to join Stacy Francis on the Financially Ever After podcast. As we discussed on the show, COVID-19 is having a profound impact on the world of divorce. Here are a few highlights discussed on the program: A key point to consider is that...
Co-Parenting in a COVID-19 World
Co-parenting can be challenging in normal times. During this pandemic co-parents must work together in order to meet today’s unique challenges. Today, I’d like to discuss what you and your co-parent should be thinking about and how you might tackle some of these new...
FamilyKind Professionals Connect with Hofstra Law Students Dec 17, 2016
From left to right: Emily Jonas, Bess Steiger, Lesley Friedland, Dona Kahn, Jenny Psaki, Helene Bernstein FamilyKind was proud to send a group of highly skilled mediators and parent educators, from New York, New Jersey, and Westchester (pictured above), to work with...
Child Custody Tips for a Child Friendly Solution: Jewish Holidays Oct 17, 2013
This time of year is a joyous time of year for Jewish families to get together and celebrate the holidays. It is also a time for increased conflict for separated or divorced parents who want to spend time with their children. Couples should sit down with a Jewish...
Helene Bernstein Speaks at the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation Conference in Saratoga Springs Oct 11, 2013
Recently I was asked to speak at the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation in Saratoga Springs New York. The Council produced several videos regarding my thoughts on child custody and how to create an amicable resolution and protect your child from a nasty fight.
September is a busy time in the life of a parent… Sep 1, 2013
> September is an exciting and busy time in the life of a parent. If you are separated from your spouse or parent of your child, have you resolved the following school issues? Who will receive important information from your child’s school? Is your name on the...