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In the Hamptons, divorce often carries a heavy stigma, seen as a failure rather than a new beginning. Yet with 86 couples divorcing every hour compared to 230 marriages nationwide, this narrative is being challenged by pioneering attorneys and mediators who are redefining divorce as an empowering step toward a better future.

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Marilyn B. Chinitz, partner at Blank Rome LLP, underscores the importance of prioritizing children’s needs over personal egos.&nbsp;She insists, “Parenting is not a competitive sport. If your behavior is advertently or inadvertently causing your children harm, then the behavior must immediately stop.” With over four decades of experience representing numerous celebrities and business leaders,&nbsp;Chinitz’s&nbsp;expertise and composed demeanor ensure that her clients navigate the turbulent waters of divorce with strength and clarity.&nbsp;She points out, “Today, unlike previous generations, there are tools available, such as mediation and private judging, that can bring about settlements and help avoid years of litigation in a delayed and understaffed system.”&nbsp;Chinitz warns, “Any attorney focused on an adversarial dissolution proceeding is looking after their own interests, not yours.”

To read the full article, please click&nbsp;<a href="https://digital.modernluxury.com/publication/?i=828971&amp;p=218&amp;view=issueViewer">here</a>&nbsp;(subscription required).&nbsp;

"Till Death— or the Gavel— Do Us Part," by Annelise Peterson was published in September 2024 issue of&nbsp;<a href="https://digital.modernluxury.com/publication/?i=828971&amp;p=218&amp;view=issueViewer">Hamptons Magazine</a>.

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