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MAGNUSS Divorce Mediation
MAGNUSS Divorce Mediation

Thinking about divorce?

Thinking about divorce?Thinking about divorce?Thinking about divorce?

You have a choice. "Battle it out" in court, or mediate your divorce 

with far less conflict, confusion and cost.   

Let's talk

Thinking about divorce?

Thinking about divorce?Thinking about divorce?Thinking about divorce?

You have a choice. "Battle it out" in court, or mediate your divorce 

with far less conflict, confusion and cost.   

Let's talk

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Straight Talk About Divorce Mediation

Ask yourself . . .

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Do you want a process that:

  • gives you more control over your future?
  • saves both time and money vs. traditional divorce?
  • is emotionally protective of your family?
  • focuses on the best interests of your children?

And can you work through your divorce with some spirit of cooperation?

If you answered "yes" to most of these questions, 

then "WE NEED TO TALK!" 

Why choose to mediate your divorce?

My qualifications

I'm Diane Magnusson.  I established my divorce mediation practice because I see a need to provide a more amicable and sensible approach to ending a marriage than a costly and painful divorce battle.

 

My qualifications include receiving a law degree from Vermont Law School, with a focus in Family Law and Alternate Dispute Resolution; serving as a judicial clerk with Vermont Family Court Judge, the Hon. Amy Davenport; certification as a divorce mediator; and over 25-years of strategic negotiation and conflict resolution experience.


When you start working with MAGNUSS Divorce Mediation, you immediately start addressing all issues. This gives you both power, flexibility, and control over your decisions, instead of having decisions pushed on you by litigation attorneys or a judge.



   

So what does divorce mediation look like?

During a series of in-office or Zoom sessions, you and your spouse talk directly with each other to work out the terms of a divorce or settlement agreement. 


You are both “given the floor,” as you are guided through each issue that needs to be addressed and decided upon, including real estate and personal property division, retirement benefits, spousal support, social security, health insurance, taxes, pet custody, etc. And if you have children, custody and visitation, child support, parenting plans/schedules, health insurance, college education, vacations and holidays, grandparent visitation, the cost and scheduling of extracurricular activities, transportation, etc. 


I know it seems overwhelming, but throughout the process, we make sure that the discussions proceed respectfully and productively. And wouldn't you rather discuss and agree to these issues yourself, instead of having a settlement agreement dictated by aggressive divorce attorneys or imposed upon you by the court?   


The process concludes with the execution of a formal, legally binding, separation agreement. 


Divorce Mediation Works.

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The Benefits

Impartial vs. Biased

Impartial vs. Biased

Divorce and family mediation is:
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  • Private – Mediation is conducted outside of court and off the record.
  • Non-Adversarial – You both work cooperatively to determine the best result for your family.
  • Self-Directed – You maintain control of the process (not the court) and create your own solutions.
  • Neutral – Your mediator is an experienced unbias

Divorce and family mediation is:
.

  • Private – Mediation is conducted outside of court and off the record.
  • Non-Adversarial – You both work cooperatively to determine the best result for your family.
  • Self-Directed – You maintain control of the process (not the court) and create your own solutions.
  • Neutral – Your mediator is an experienced unbiased professional focused on facilitating a mutually agreeable resolution of all outstanding issues.
  • Healthy – Mediation promotes better communication, stronger relationships and improved co-parenting during and after the divorce.
  • Durable – Privately mediated agreements allow you to take ownership of the outcome, resulting in greater long-term satisfaction.
  • Economical – Significant time and cost savings vs. litigation.



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Impartial vs. Biased

Impartial vs. Biased

Impartial vs. Biased

Unlike divorce litigation, where you and your spouse hire separate attorneys to represent your interests; our divorce mediators are focused on satisfying each party’s main goals to work out the terms of a separation or divorce agreement.  


Our office is a "judgement-free zone." What this means is that we do not take sides. During each sess

Unlike divorce litigation, where you and your spouse hire separate attorneys to represent your interests; our divorce mediators are focused on satisfying each party’s main goals to work out the terms of a separation or divorce agreement.  


Our office is a "judgement-free zone." What this means is that we do not take sides. During each session, we'll try to make progress on outstanding issues. We'll focus on your current situation, and the future. We won't discuss or dwell on the past.  


You'll talk directly with each other during the mediation process, and work together to resolve outstanding issues. We'll guide you throughout the process, and ensure that each of you are heard and understood, and that the discussions proceed respectfully and productively. This makes it more likely that you will ultimately reach a resolution of your issues, reach a settlement agreement, and move forward with your lives.


 




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Agreements that Last

Impartial vs. Biased

Agreements that Last

Divorce and family mediation results in agreements that last. 


When you litigate a divorce, court-dictated outcomes are imposed on you and your spouse, whereas mediated divorce settlements are created by both of you. And, when one or more spouses is unhappy with the outcome of litigation, it's more likely that you will return to court to e

Divorce and family mediation results in agreements that last. 


When you litigate a divorce, court-dictated outcomes are imposed on you and your spouse, whereas mediated divorce settlements are created by both of you. And, when one or more spouses is unhappy with the outcome of litigation, it's more likely that you will return to court to enforce the agreement or seek to change it. And this can be disruptive, time-consuming, and expensive.  


With mediation, the goal is to reach a mutually beneficial separation or divorce agreement. The entire process is collaborative, and nothing is decided without consensus from both of you. Mediation also provides a safe and confidential atmosphere, in which nothing discussed can be used in court. 


In addition, your children benefit when they view their parents working cooperatively, setting the stage for communicating and co-parenting after the divorce. For co-parenting continues well after your divorce is final. 



Ready to take the next step?

To answer your questions, we offer a private, no-obligation 30-minute consultation.

To schedule call 914.382.3268 or email dcmagnuss@gmail.com and discover how divorce mediation gives you the power, flexibility, and control to resolve issues that will impact your family now, and well into the future.  


And ask yourself . . . wouldn't you rather discuss and agree to these issues yourself, instead of having a separation/divorce agreement dictated by aggressive divorce attorneys or imposed upon you by the court?


All Sessions offered via Zoom or via safe in-office setting.    

MAGNUSS Divorce Mediation

2537 Route 52, Suite 1, Hopewell Junction, New York 12533, United States

Diane Magnusson (914) 382-3268 dcmagnuss@gmail.com

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