E458 - How a Divorce Mediator Turns Conflict Into Clarity

Debra Whitson, founder of Whitson Law and a New York family law mediator, reveals how mediation can transform high-conflict divorce into a more productive path forward. Drawing on more than 30 years of legal experience, she explains why communication, neutrality, and understanding New York family law can change how couples approach divorce, custody, and financial disputes. She shares how ground rules keep emotional conversations from escalating, why written proposals can help when conflict runs high, and how mediation has even helped couples reconsider divorce. Whitson also breaks down the risks of relying on AI for prenups and why unmarried couples...