Divorce decisions can involve legal requirements, finances, property, parenting arrangements, and strong emotions at the same time. Win-Win Divorce Solutions approaches those issues through a co-mediation model that brings an attorney and licensed social worker into the process together.
The Long Island divorce mediation firm is led by Bradley Berfas, Esq., and Jeffrey Savitt, a social worker and mediator. Rather than having one mediator manage every aspect of a case alone, the two bring different professional perspectives to the table, remain neutral, and help both spouses work toward an agreement.
Bradley focuses primarily on the legal and financial considerations involved in divorce, while Jeffrey helps couples manage communication, conflict, and the emotional dynamics that can make productive negotiation difficult.
“I focus primarily on the legal side of things,” Bradley said in discussing their approach. “Jeff is very good in the sense of working the emotional side.”
When Divorce Decisions Are More Than Legal Decisions
Couples entering mediation may need to address child custody and parenting schedules, child support, maintenance, the marital home, retirement accounts, property division, and other financial matters.
Those decisions can become harder to resolve when anger, stress, or communication problems prevent spouses from hearing one another clearly.
Jeffrey describes part of his role in mediation as helping couples reach a point where constructive negotiation becomes possible.
“Half of what mediation is is really emotional containment,” Jeffrey said. “It’s being able to feel that the couple has the ability to compromise and negotiate in order to come to a resolution.”
That emotional component does not replace the legal side of divorce. Instead, Win-Win Divorce Solutions uses both disciplines so couples can address the practical terms of an agreement while also working through the communication challenges around those decisions.
Two Perspectives at the Same Mediation Table
Bradley brings the legal background of a New York attorney to the mediation process, including familiarity with issues involving child support, maintenance, property, retirement benefits, and preparing divorce agreements.
Jeffrey brings a social work background and focuses more heavily on communication and conflict management.
Their roles can overlap when necessary, but the co-mediation structure allows each mediator to concentrate on the areas where his professional background is strongest.
Both mediators remain neutral. They do not represent one spouse against the other. Instead, they help the couple identify issues, discuss possible resolutions, and develop terms that can be incorporated into a mediated agreement.
For parents, that process can include detailed discussions about residential and legal custody, school decisions, holidays, vacations, parenting schedules, and other issues that will continue after the divorce itself is complete.
Keeping Decisions With the Couple
One of the central goals of mediation is to give couples an opportunity to work through decisions together rather than immediately placing unresolved issues into an adversarial court process.
That does not mean every mediation is easy or that spouses will agree immediately. Win-Win Divorce Solutions works with couples through areas of disagreement and helps organize the process around the issues that must ultimately be resolved.
The firm also offers a complimentary 30-minute consultation so couples can understand how mediation works, what the process includes, and whether they are both prepared to participate.
Virtual mediation is available in addition to in-person meetings at the firm’s Long Island offices.
Win-Win Divorce Solutions has provided divorce mediation services since 2012 and works with couples throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and surrounding Long Island communities.
Couples considering mediation can contact the firm at (516) 960-7667 or 855-BOTH-WIN to discuss the process and schedule a consultation.
About Win-Win Divorce Solutions
Win-Win Divorce Solutions, LLC, provides structured divorce mediation for couples seeking to resolve divorce-related issues outside of traditional litigation.
The firm uses a co-mediation model that combines the legal perspective of Bradley Berfas, Esq., with Jeffrey Savitt’s social work and mediation background. Services include divorce mediation, child custody and parenting plans, child support, spousal support, property and asset division, retirement account division, separation agreements, post-divorce modifications, and virtual mediation.
Win-Win Divorce Solutions has offices in Valley Stream and Hauppauge, New York.
Media Contact
Jeffrey Savitt and Bradley Berfas, Esq.
Win-Win Divorce Solutions, LLC
Phone: (516) 960-7667
Alternative: (855) 268-4946 | 855-BOTH-WIN
Email: info@winwindivorcesolutions.com
Website: winwindivorcesolutions.com
This release is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Divorce and mediation issues depend on the circumstances of each individual matter.
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