Same-Sex Divorce Mediation in Manhattan - Ryan Besinque
Episode notes
From The Law Office of Ryan Besinque - Same-Sex Divorce Mediation in Manhattan explores how same-sex spouses in Manhattan can use mediation to resolve divorce concerns involving property division, custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance. The episode explains how Ryan Besinque helps LGBTQ+ couples address issues that may arise when a relationship began before legal marriage recognition in New York.
Listeners will learn how New York Domestic Relations Law § 10-a, DRL § 236(B), and DRL § 240 apply to same-sex divorce, including equitable distribution, custody, and maintenance. The discussion also covers pre-marriage cohabitation assets, commingled finances, Manhattan real estate, second-parent adoption, assisted reproduction, donor agreements, surrogacy, and the Child-Parent Security Act.
The episode highlights why mediation can be especially useful for LGBTQ+ families whose financial and parenting histories may not fit standard courtroom formulas. It also explains the role of independent legal representation, what happens when mediation only resolves some issues, and how agreements may be filed through the New York County Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street.
Ryan Besinque of The Law Office of Ryan Besinque serves clients throughout Manhattan, New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Westchester County, and Nassau County. For same-sex divorce mediation guidance involving custody, support, property division, or parenting plans, call The Law Office of Ryan Besinque at (929) 251-4477 for a free consultation.
The Law Office of Ryan Besinque
115 W 25th St 4th floor, New York, NY 10001, United States
(929) 251-4477