Julie Vaughn Mersereau - NY Lawyer Profile

Julie Vaughn Mersereau, Esquire specializes in Collaborative Family Law and Divorce Mediation. Divorce Mediation offers support to couples as they work together towards resolving divorce, separation, parenting, and other family matters. Mediation is a cooperative process that is entered into voluntarily. The mediator serves as a neutral professional who assists the parties in making informed decisions to settle their differences. This approach fosters a voluntary agreement that is mutually satisfactory, aiming for a "win-win" outcome where both parties have their needs and objectives addressed and are content with the final agreement. Collaborative Family Law offers a structured method for handling family disputes with dignity, respect, and consideration for both the parties and any children involved. This approach helps individuals focus on positive rather than negative options for their future and that of their family. The parties are guided through a respectful divorce process to facilitate a smooth transition from marriage to divorce. Collaborative Law emphasizes resolving issues through negotiation based on interests, avoiding the need for litigation. The attorneys selected by the parties are engaged to aid in reaching a settlement and to serve as settlement specialists. The goal is for the clients to maintain control of the process with their own attorney as a source of guidance. Attorneys inform their clients about the law and assist them in decision-making, but ultimately, it is the client who determines what is in the family's best interest. Ms. Mersereau is dedicated to offering alternative conflict resolution strategies that result in a personalized and enduring agreement tailored to meet the needs of the individuals involved. Both Mediation and Collaborative Law are mechanisms that help families evade the courtroom and retain authority over the outcome without resorting to litigation.