Rosenthal Law & Mediation

Rosenthal Law & Mediation Compassionate lawyer, divorce mediator, and educator. I also an adjunct professor at the CUNY School of Law (my alma mater).

I started practicing family law by representing children in family court in 1997, and founded Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006. I approach my work with empathy, compassion, legal knowledge and skill. I understand that nothing is more important than the emotional, financial and spiritual health of your family.

{Note: Communication here does not imply an Attorney-Client relationship.}

Divorce quote of the week:"Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth." – Benjamin...
09/01/2026

Divorce quote of the week:

"Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth." – Benjamin Disraeli

I’ve been reading and listening to everything I can about Dolly Parton lately. She lived with such deep integrity—from d...
08/31/2026

I’ve been reading and listening to everything I can about Dolly Parton lately. She lived with such deep integrity—from defending human rights to sending over 300 million books to children through her Imagination Library.

What struck me most was her capacity for seeing the best in people. As she once said, "I try to find that little God light in everybody... if you got enough of somebody caring, that can be ignited."

Writer Brian Mann noted that people like Dolly don't use their presence to make themselves bigger—they use it to make others feel more human. Let's keep finding that little God light in each other.

https://www.joyrosenthal.com/general/seeing-that-little-god-light-in-everyone/

Here's what one of my clients said:“Joy was kind, caring, thorough, and efficient. She makes sure both parties are well ...
08/28/2026

Here's what one of my clients said:

“Joy was kind, caring, thorough, and efficient. She makes sure both parties are well taken care of, in every sense. We are super lucky to have worked with her.” — Anonymous

Reach out if you'd like to work with me, and I'll tell you how you can!

https://www.joyrosenthal.com/contact/

Don't spend money on legal fees for your divorce before you even know what your options are. Take this free, 1-hour cour...
08/26/2026

Don't spend money on legal fees for your divorce before you even know what your options are. Take this free, 1-hour course to learn the basics of mediation, litigation, and collaborative law first, so you know exactly what to ask when you hire a professional.

https://courses.joyrosenthal.com/courses/divorce_options_course

Divorce quote of the week:"You can blame people who knock things over in the dark, or you can begin to light candles." –...
08/25/2026

Divorce quote of the week:

"You can blame people who knock things over in the dark, or you can begin to light candles." – Paul Hawken

Decades ago, as Voyager 1 left our solar system, it turned back to take a final picture of Earth—a single pixel captured...
08/24/2026

Decades ago, as Voyager 1 left our solar system, it turned back to take a final picture of Earth—a single pixel captured in a beam of sunlight.

That "Pale Blue Dot" photo inspired Carl Sagan's famous reflection on the human condition. In a world where we spend so much energy fighting, holding grudges, and defending our small corners, Sagan's words remind us of how tiny our conflicts really are in the vastness of the universe.

As a mediator, I often think about how perspective changes everything. When we step back, it underscores our primary responsibility: to deal more kindly with one another and cherish the only home we’ve ever known.

https://www.joyrosenthal.com/general/our-home/

Here's what one of my clients said:“A great review attorney for me! She was very kind and easy to work with. I would hig...
08/21/2026

Here's what one of my clients said:

“A great review attorney for me! She was very kind and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal help in the mediation process.” — Anonymous

Reach out if you'd like to work with me, and I'll tell you how you can!

https://www.joyrosenthal.com/contact/

Divorce quote of the week:"You can’t talk your way out of something you behaved your way into. You have to behave your w...
08/18/2026

Divorce quote of the week:

"You can’t talk your way out of something you behaved your way into. You have to behave your way out of it." – Doug Conant

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