Divorce is something no couple wants to think about. When you join your life with someone else’s in marriage, you assume you’ll be together forever. While many couples do stay together for a lifetime, there are also various factors that can convince a married couple to cut ties and go their separate ways.
If you’re no longer happy in your relationship, divorce may be the best option for both you, and your soon-to-be ex. Unfortunately, it’s not a simple process. After all, marriage is a legal contract that ties you and your partner together. Ending that contract presents a number of challenges, from figuring out how assets and debt will be distributed between both parties, to addressing issues like child custody.
For many couples in Bronx County, mediation services represent a convenient, less stressful alternative to litigation when handling divorce cases. The law office of Mr Darren M. Shapiro has supported countless residents from throughout New York through the mediation process, offering both in-person, and now virtual mediation sessions delivered over Zoom.
Here are some of the reasons why couples might consider using Mr. Darren Shapiro is their divorce mediator for Bronx County.
As both a family law attorney and a divorce mediator, Mr. Shapiro has assisted clients throughout the New York and Long Island regions for decades. As a resident of Suffolk County, with an office located in Nassau County, Mr. Shapiro has a long-standing relationship with the New York landscape, and a deep understanding of the court rooms throughout the region.
Bronx County is a dynamic environment, brimming with people and couples from many cultures, walks of life, and communities. The region has the fourth largest area of any borough in New York, and the third highest population density. It’s somewhere Mr. Shapiro has visited numerous times, both for recreational, and professional purposes.
During his years as a family law and matrimonial attorney. Mr Shapiro has represented the locals of Bronx County in its various court rooms. In the family court, he has helped clients address issues related to orders of protection, child support, and child custody. His cases have even given him the opportunity to navigate the unique nuances of the Bronx Supreme court.
Mr Shapiro’s personal experience with the Bronx County region means he can offer his clients an in-depth insights into the processes that take place within the court rooms. His office can even e-file uncontested divorce documents with the court on the behalf of his clients.
Mr. Darren Shapiro was initially admitted to the New York State Bar in 1999, more than 2 decades ago. After earning his credentials, he earned experience working within various firms, before joining the Suffolk County Assigned Panel in 2004. At this stage of his career, Mr. Shapiro discovered his passion for family law, and decided to open his own practice, close to his Suffolk County home, in the Jericho region of Nassau County.
Through the years, Mr. Shapiro has continued to act as a reliable litigator and attorney for clients throughout the New York region. However, he also had an opportunity to discover the potential of mediation, as a tool for fast, efficient, and often more amicable dispute resolution.
He has worked successfully with a number of clients throughout Bronx County, and other regions as a mediator, since he began offering mediation services in 2012. Initially, his services were offered via in-person interactions his comfortable and welcoming Jericho office.
However, in recent years, Mr. Shapiro and his office have adapted to the changing digital landscape. Now, he offers flexible mediation sessions via platforms like Zoom, so couples seeking divorce mediation assistance can work with him, without the need for a lengthy commute.
With virtual mediation sessions, Mr. Shapiro allows his clients to adapt their divorce process to suit their specific schedule and needs. This means anyone can get the support they need, even from the comfort of their own Bronx home.
Adopting digital channels like Zoom for virtual mediation sessions has allowed Mr. Shapiro to offer a more flexible service to Bronx County residents. Today, he continues to offer in-person sessions to those who prefer them, as well as a combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Additionally, Mr. Shapiro’s approach to tailoring the mediation experience to his clients goes beyond simply offering in-person or virtual interactions. Since every case is different, Mr. Shapiro frequently leverages a range of negotiation methods and strategies to suit each client. For instance, facilitative mediation techniques are commonly used in situations where clients need help communicating effectively, and seamlessly about difficult topics.
Open-ended questions can provoke thoughtful responses, and give clients an opportunity to fully explain their concerns and priorities. Interest-based negotiation tactics take a similar approach, ensuring both clients have a chance to outline their requirements, and priorities, so they can more effectively collaborate and compromise on the results of the divorce process.
Additionally, Mr. Shapiro also uses evaluative mediation techniques, drawing on his experience as a divorce attorney, to offer insights into the strengths and weaknesses of certain positions and arguments. These unique perspectives allow clients to look at their case from a different angle, and consider when and how they may need to be willing to compromise with their partner.
Though Mr Shapiro continues to act as a dedicated divorce attorney for clients throughout the New York region, he also believes divorce mediation offers a powerful alternative to traditional dispute resolution strategies for many couples. As such, he strives to bring the power of mediation to every couple who may want to explore strategies that can reduce their interactions with the courts.
Mr. Shapiro’s experience, both as a local resident of New York, and a divorce attorney, makes him a convenient, friendly, and knowledgeable partner for couples navigating divorce mediation in Bronx County. With virtual mediation sessions now available, any couple can seek out the assistance they need, without having to commit to long travel times.
If you believe divorce mediation might be the right option for you, reach out to Mr. Shapiro’s office today, to arrange your initial consultation session with your partner. You can choose to arrange this consultation either via Zoom, or in-person, using the contact form or phone number on this website.