Divorce involves enough difficult decisions without adding the stress of coordinating two schedules around an office. Lisa Mills is a Columbia county family law attorney and trained divorce mediator who works with couples throughout New York virtually, so both spouses can participate from wherever they are without traveling to a physical location.
Whether you are in Albany, Troy, Hudson, Catskill, Kingston, or anywhere else in the region, virtual mediation gives you access to a structured, private process designed to help you and your spouse work through the real issues in your divorce and reach practical agreements together.
Virtual mediation follows the same process as in-person mediation. Sessions take place over a secure video platform, and both spouses join from wherever they are comfortable. Lisa facilitates the conversation, helps identify the issues that need to be resolved, and guides both parties toward agreements they can actually work with.
The process is flexible. Sessions can be scheduled at times that work for both spouses, including outside of standard business hours, so neither of you has to take a day off or rearrange your life around a single appointment.
Mediation can address the full range of issues involved in divorce, including:
When the process is complete, couples can receive a written agreement that reflects the decisions they made together. Depending on the circumstances, that agreement may be reviewed by independent legal counsel before any formal court submission.
For many couples, the option to mediate remotely removes one of the biggest practical barriers to starting the process at all.
No travel required.
Lisa's office is in Kinderhook, but her virtual clients come from Albany, Rensselaer County, Greene County, Ulster County, and beyond. You do not need to be local to work with her.
You stay in control.
Mediation is not a process where a judge or third party decides what happens to your family. You and your spouse make the decisions. Lisa's role is to keep the conversation structured, clarify misunderstandings, and help both of you work through the issues productively.
It is private.
Mediation happens outside of a courtroom. The details of your situation stay between you, your spouse, and the mediator, not on a public court record.
It can reduce unnecessary conflict. Many couples, especially those with children, find that mediation gives them a more manageable way to work through divorce without every disagreement turning into a legal standoff.
Lisa brings legal experience to the process.
As a family law attorney with years of experience in matrimonial matters, Lisa understands the legal issues that come up in divorce. That background helps her explain what is at stake and keep conversations grounded in what actually matters for your situation.
Virtual mediation tends to be a good fit for couples who:
It may not be the right fit for every situation. If there are serious concerns about safety, a significant power imbalance, or a complete breakdown in the ability to communicate, other options may be more appropriate. A consultation with Lisa can help you figure out which path makes the most sense.
Albany County: Albany, Colonie, Guilderland, Bethlehem, Delmar, Latham, Cohoes, Watervliet
Rensselaer County: Troy, East Greenbush, Rensselaer, Schodack
Columbia County: Kinderhook, Hudson, Chatham, Valatie, Ghent, Hillsdale, Copake
Greene County: Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo
Ulster County: Kingston, Saugerties, New Paltz
If you are located elsewhere in New York and are interested in virtual mediation, reach out. Lisa works with clients statewide when the situation is a good fit.
Please reach us at here if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. Virtual mediation follows the same process as in-person sessions. Most couples find it just as productive, and many prefer it because it removes the logistics of coordinating travel and office schedules.
No. Each spouse can join from a separate location. Some couples prefer this, especially if they are no longer living together.
The mediation process itself and any agreements reached are not affected by whether sessions take place in person or virtually. Any written agreement can still be reviewed by independent legal counsel and submitted through the appropriate legal channels.
Lisa acts as a neutral mediator and does not represent either spouse. Depending on your situation, it may be appropriate to have an attorney review any agreement before it is finalized. Lisa can help you understand what steps may make sense for your circumstances.
Contact Lisa's office to schedule a consultation. You can reach her at 518-618-4451 or through the contact form on this site.
Virtual divorce mediation gives couples in Albany and across New York a structured, private way to work through divorce with less conflict. Contact Lisa Mills to schedule a consultation and learn whether mediation may be the right fit for your situation.
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