Eastern Nassau County is a diverse metropolis of unique sights, fantastic people and incredible experiences. In 2017, the average population for the entire county was approximately 1,400,514 spread across 64 incorporated villages, 3 towns, and 2 cities, as well as 71 unincorporated hamlets. The Eastern side of Nassau County is where you’ll find places like Plainview, Farmingdale, Bethpage, and of course, the Northern State Parkway, where Lawyer and Divorce Mediator Darren Shapiro’s office of law and mediation provides guidance to people throughout the New York and Long Island areas, right off of exit 34.
For people across Eastern Nassau County, and indeed throughout the rest of Long Island, it can be challenging to think about emotional concepts like divorce and separation – particularly if your marriage is just beginning. However, the truth is that anything can happen in a relationship – regardless of where you live. If something does go wrong with your marriage, then it’s helpful to know that there’s a local mediator and divorce attorney nearby, who can assist in guiding you through the complex nuances of divorce like equitable distribution, child support, child custody, spousal maintenance, or even parenting times.
If you’re looking into divorce options in Eastern Nassau County, you may be uncertain which avenue is the best for you and your family. Most people assume that their only option is to address the often painful and confusing process of litigation. While it’s true that some cases are best suited to an in-court approach, many marriages can be dissolved in a more amicable and negotiation-friendly format – this is where mediation comes in. Mediators like Attorney Shapiro are on hand to offer an alternative dispute resolution opportunity to people who would prefer to maintain as much control over their divorce as possible.
As an Eastern Nassau County divorce mediator, Attorney Shapiro uses his in-depth knowledge of family law, combined with his skills as a neutral third-party to help couples draft the legal documents that will guide their future in Syosset, Hicksville, Jericho, Old Westbury and beyond. For many years now, Attorney Shapiro has supported the residents of East Nassau County as they pursue their best interests and the needs of their children after divorce. With Darren Shapiro’s help, couples can come to terms on everything from visitation requirements, to how the children should be claimed as dependents, and assets should be divided after a divorce.
Since his office is in Eastern Nassau County himself, Divorce Mediator Shapiro can provide a number of unique benefits to his clients as a mediator. Not only is Darren Shapiro’s mediation office only a short drive away when couples want to discuss their divorce, but because he’s had many cases within the Nassau County and Suffolk County Long Island courts and all over the New York City area, Attorney Shapiro can also offer guidance on the kind of issues that his clients may need to address when drafting a divorce agreement.
Importantly, although Darren Shapiro is both a divorce attorney and a trained mediator, he does not act in both capacities at the same time. If a couple wants to work with Attorney Shapiro as a mediator, he often recommends that they come to their initial consultation together, so neither party feels as though the other has an unfair advantage. Similarly, Attorney Shapiro will not work as a review attorney for one client when mediating both parties, as this would eliminate the objectivity that’s so crucial in a mediation environment.
Many couples consider mediation to be an effective way to address their divorce issues outside of the standard Eastern Nassau County courtrooms. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that mediation is suited to every couple. There are some spouses across Oyster Bay, Muttontown, Woodbury and beyond that may need to take their case into a litigation environment, or they may find that it’s helpful to work with Attorney Shapiro and a range of other professionals in a collaborative law format.
If mediation is appropriate for you, then it can provide a cost-effective and less painful approach to divorce, where you and your soon to be ex-spouse can come to decisions about your future in a safe environment, without the restrictions of the court and judges breathing down your neck. If you already have your own mediator in Eastern Nassau County, then you could consider using Attorney Shapiro as a review lawyer throughout the proceedings. As a review attorney, Mr Shapiro can answer any questions you might have about your divorce and ensure that you are addressing any critical issues that might be crucial to your long-term wellbeing. After all, Attorney Shapiro has worked on countless divorce, child custody, and family law cases throughout New York, which means that he can provide a highly nuanced and reliable service to the local residents of Eastern Nassau County.
While mediation offers a useful alternative approach to people who are uncomfortable with the concept of litigation, it’s still important to make the divorce process as simple for you and your loved ones as possible. Divorce is a highly emotional process, and a local mediator with an in-depth knowledge of your area can help to put your mind at rest. Additionally, if mediation isn’t right for you and you have not met with Attorney Shapiro as a potential mediator, he offers the ideal source of support for those who need a lawyer whether for collaborative law, negotiations or one who understands the nearby court rooms and the nuances of divorce law.
Are you currently considering a divorce process, or do you need to discuss other family law issues like prenuptial, Separation Agreements, and postnuptial agreements made through mediation? Reach out to the office of Attorney Darren Shapiro to learn more about your options. You can reach Mr. Shapiro over the phone at (516) 333-6555 or connect via our online contact form.