Sarah Hechtman

Sarah Hechtman

July 31, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Grandparent Rights' Statute Should Be Modified to Deter Meritless Claims

Sarah Hechtman offers her view that a change in the legislation is necessary to prevent malicious (or disturbed) grandparents from forcing parents and grandchildren to endure unnecessary litigation and suffer exorbitant legal expenses.

By Sarah Hechtman

8 minute read

March 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Reviewing Attorneys: The Tightrope Walkers of Mediation

The fundamental goal of mediation is to allow parties to maintain autonomy over the decisions that will govern their family. The reviewing attorney not only helps his or her client to make knowing decisions, but also aids the mediator by more fully exploring issues which the mediator, as a neutral, may feel constrained to avoid.

By Louisa DeRose and Sarah Hechtman

8 minute read