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How to Plan for Divorce Mediation Sessions

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How long do divorce-mediation sessions run? Staten Island, New York attorney Bill Leininger keeps his to about ninety minutes, rejecting the three-to-four-hour blocks other mediators favor to fill their day. Elderly or fragile clients get shorter sittings. And because he charges only for time actually used—not a reserved slot like a therapist—clients can stop early without paying for unused hours.

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Answered by Bill Leininger · Staten Island, NY

Highlights

0:27

— why he rejects the long, full-day session in favor of shorter ones

1:32

— how he lets an emotionally drained couple stop and resume later

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do divorce-mediation sessions run?

About ninety minutes—he rejects the three-to-four-hour blocks other mediators use to fill their day, with elderly or fragile clients getting shorter sittings.

Can you stop a session early?

Yes—because he charges only for time actually used, not a reserved slot, clients can stop early without paying for unused hours.

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