Virtual Divorce Mediation for Broome County Residents 

When a marriage ends, couples in New York have various ways to come to terms about the equitable distribution of their assets, and the future of their separate lives. 

Divorce mediation is one of the most popular options, offering an excellent alternative to litigation for people in search of less stress, and often faster results. However, while mediation services are offered in regions all throughout New York, including in Broome County, clients haven’t always had the most freedom when it comes to choosing who to work with. 

For the most part, mediation has long been offered as a face-to-face service, prompting many couples to search for local mediators, to avoid the need for exhausting and expensive travel. Unfortunately, local mediators don’t always offer the exact services that clients need. 

Fortunately, the world of mediation has begun to evolve, allowing divorce mediators like Mr. Darren Shapiro to offer convenient virtual alternatives to standard face-to-face sessions. With the option to host discussions over channels like Zoom, and e-file documents with the courts, Mr. Shapiro can ensure clients throughout Broome County and beyond can choose the mediator right for them, regardless of that professional’s location.

Bringing Virtual Divorce Mediation to Broome County

Located within the Binghamton area, Broome County is a historical location in New York, named after the lieutenant governor of the state when the county was initially founded, John Broome. The location is packed with recognizable sites and structures, including the Broome County Courthouse. 

Home to over 198,000 residents, Broome County is a thriving landscape, which attracts visitors from across the US, keen to visit its wildlife areas, lakes, and unique tourist attractions. While the region is home to many mediators who can assist with divorce cases, not all of these professionals will be the right option for every Broome County couple. 

Mr. Shapiro’s office in Jericho, Nassau County, Long Island, New York offering both attorney services and mediation, hasn’t always been the most convenient option for Broome County clients, due to the travel distance required. While Mr. Shapiro has visited Broome County himself numerous times, both for personal exploration, and professional reasons, many clients have often turned to local mediators for their needs. Now, however, these clients have the freedom to work with any mediator they choose. 

The rise of virtual divorce mediation, offered by professionals like Mr. Shapiro, means clients can access convenient services from the comfort of their own home, even with mediators who are located hours away by car or train. 

Compassionate Support and Legal Experience

Every divorce mediator brings something unique to their service. 

While all mediators need a knowledge of family law to navigate the divorce process, they can enter the mediation landscape from a range of backgrounds. Some come to the space with a deep knowledge of psychology, or financial advice. Mr. Shapiro brings years of experience in family law, and compassionate service to his practice.

Although mediators don’t have to have practiced law to be effective in their roles, experience in the legal landscape can be very valuable for mediators and their clients. Mr. Shapiro’s experience working on various cases, litigating various motions, and participating in many hearings means he can bring a unique perspective to his clients. 

Based on his career, Mr. Shapiro can offer insights into how court room processes work, and how decisions are made regarding mediated agreements on parenting time, equitable distribution, child custody, and more. He can help clients avoid disruptions in court cases caused by agreements that simply won’t be approved or considered by the courts. 

Additionally, while Mr. Shapiro has worked in various sectors of the legal field since he was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1999, his passion has long been for family law. 

After working with the Assigned Panel of Suffolk County, and participating in various family law cases, he was even inspired to open his own legal practice, where he continues to offer litigation services alongside mediation today. His experience working with many different clients in different environments makes him a valuable resource for Broome County couples. 

Convenient and Effective Mediation Services

Aside from offering insights based on legal experience and expertise, Mr. Shapiro differentiates his services from other mediators with a commitment to offering tailored, convenient, and comfortable experiences for every couple. He has always attempted to adapt his strategy to address the unique needs of each individual couple, to boost the chances of success via mediation. 

Broome County residents who choose Mr. Shapiro as their virtual divorce mediator can expect the same level of care and support as clients accessing sessions in-person. However, they’ll be able to schedule their sessions at a time that suits them, and participate in them from the comfort of their own home. In every mediation session, Mr. Shapiro uses a range of strategies to ensure success. 

His experience in the family law landscape means he can use evaluative mediation techniques to provide insights into the decision-making process of the courts, helping couples to reach fair outcomes. 

To ensure both clients feel as though their voice is heard during the mediation process, Mr. Shapiro uses interest-based negotiation techniques, helping to facilitate mutually acceptable agreements. In cases where conversations are hindered by challenges with communication, Mr. Shapiro draws on facilitative mediation techniques, such as open-ended questioning, to uncover the reasons behind roadblocks, and keep discussions moving smoothly. 

All of these techniques can be delivered effectively to Broome County residents seeking virtual mediation, as a convenient alternative to face-to-face sessions. 

Broome County Divorce Mediation Made Simple

There will often be cases in which litigation stands as the only viable option for resolving disputes at the end of a marriage. However, Mr. Shapiro has seen plenty of examples of mediation offering a less stressful, and successful alternative for couples. 

Divorce mediation can often be an effective way for couples to reduce some of the stress involved in the divorce process, and boost their chances of reaching successful outcomes. Now that Mr. Shapiro has the opportunity to offer a convenient alternative to in-person mediation, with virtual sessions, he can deliver the benefits of mediation to everyone, regardless of their location.

If you’re located in Broome County, and want to access the support of a specialist like Mr. Shapiro for your divorce mediation process, contact the team today. You can arrange a free initial consultation with yourself and your partner by filling out the contact form on this website, or reaching out to us on (516) 333-6555.