Margaret Yonco-Haines
Western Putnam Divorce and Family Mediation, LLC
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The Stone House
1111 Route 9
Garrison, NY 10524
USA
917-273-0808
Fax: 845-231-6012
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Description of Practice
Mediation of divorce agreements and family conflict, including elder mediation. Available as a financial neutral in collaborative divorce.
Professional Background
Putnam County Dispute Resolution Center, certified mediator;
NY Peace Institute (formerly Safe Horizon), NYC: Approved mediator
Experience
Private practice, divorce mediation;
Volunteer mediator: Putnam County,Dispute Resolution Center; NY Peace Institute (formerly Safe Horizon), NYC.
Degrees
Wellesley College, B.A.;
NYU School of Law - J.D.,LLM in Tax;
Teachers College at Columbia University - Certificate in Conflict Resolution;
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (TM)
Training
| Dates | Trainer(s) | Title |
| May 2007-Dec. 2008 | Center for Mediation & Training | Basic Training in Divorce Mediation, 42 hours, Practicum, 60 hours |
| April -Sept. 2008 | Safe Horizon Mediation Program | Basic Training (40 hours); Mediation Skills Apprenticeship (36 hours) |
| June 2008-January 2009 | Center for Mediation In Law | Mediation Intensive (Divorce track) - 33 hours; |
| January 2007-Oct. 2009 | Teachers College at Colombia University | Certificate in Dispute Resolution, 18 course hours |
| November 2010 | New York Association of Collaborative Professionals | Basic Collaborative Practice Training 20 hours |
Approach
Mediation provides a way for couples who have decided to end their relationship, or who have difficulty communicating, to work together collaboratively.
As the mediator, I help them to listen to each other, and gain a better understanding of their own and their partner’s needs and perspective.
Fees
$225/hour per couple
Sliding scale based on economic situation available.
Areas of Practice
- Community
- Divorce (all issues)
- Divorce (parenting)
- Online Family/Divorce
- Online Mediation
Professional Services
- Mediator
- Mediating Lawyer
- Online Mediator
References
Ken Neumann
Center For Mediation & Training