Divorce Mediation vs Court: Costs, Custody & Career Earnings Explained
2/16/202625 min
Mediator
In this episode, discover what a family mediator really does and how much you can earn in this career. New York family mediator Alison Block Gerson shares how divorce mediation offers a faster, less expensive alternative to traditional court litigation, reducing conflict and helping couples reach workable agreements.
We dive into detailed comparisons between mediation and court processes, including training requirements, private mediation rates in New York, and court-referred mediation pay. Explore real cases that reveal why divorce litigation costs can escalate to six figures, especially with complex assets like c...
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First 90 secondsAlison Block Gerson· Guest0:00
[gentle music] Because that is a lot of what parents fight about, is because the kids, ding, ding, ding. I can say this to dad, and he'll do this for me, and I can do this to mom, and that causes the problem. So they constantly need to communicate on the side with each other.
Mirav Ozeri· Host0:18
Welcome back to How Much Can I Make? I'm your host, Mirav Rozai. Now, usually when we hear the word divorce, we think fight. But what if it doesn't have to be this way, and look at it like a problem-solving? I think today's guest is gonna show us just that. Allison Gerson is a family mediator who helps couples work through divorce, parents through problem with their children, and many other things, and all of this without going to war. I personally think it takes a real skill to get two angry people to sit down, talk, and actually agree on something. But that's exactly what Allison does. So let's find out how you turn conflict resolution into a career that pays. And by the way, just before we start, if you like the show or like any episode, please like, review, follow. It really helps the show. Thank you. So now let's turn to Allison. [upbeat music] So Allison, thanks for coming on the show.
Alison Block Gerson· Guest1:21
You're welcome. Happy to be here.
Mirav Ozeri· Host1:22
And let's start by telling us what is mediation, and what kind of mediator