Divorce doesn't have to be a battlefield. Many couples in New Jersey are discovering a less stressful, more cooperative way to end their marriages: divorce mediation. It offers a cooperative approach for those seeking a smoother path through one of life's most...
Mediation
Can mediation be beneficial in high-asset divorces?
Divorce is a legal option to end marriages, but proceedings can be limiting and complicated. You and your former spouse might prefer to settle issues out of court, especially if you share high-value and complex assets. In these scenarios, you can try divorce mediation...
How can you prepare for divorce mediation?
Divorce is a life-altering process, and when high-value assets are involved, the stakes become even higher. Mediation can help make this process more manageable. This divorce process can allow you and your spouse to discuss and resolve issues in a controlled and...
Is mediation an option for cases involving domestic violence?
Divorce proceedings can be complex, depending on the circumstances affecting the involved parties, such as the parents and their children. The divorcing couple can sometimes try mediation to settle issues out of court. However, it might not be an ideal way of...
What are the benefits of settling divorce issues out of court?
When a couple decides to divorce, it often takes an emotional toll not only on the involved parties but also on the members of their family. This burden can grow during proceedings where the court plays a crucial role in planning arrangements for the marriage's...
What if I have concerns about privacy during my divorce?
Couples from all walks of life may want to keep the details of their divorce private. After all, few of those who live in the communities of Bergen County would really want the public delving into the details of their finances and their personal lives. Especially...
Are there times when mediation isn’t the best option?
The option to use mediation to settle your divorce in New Jersey has helped many couples resolve their divorce issues peacefully and privately. In particular, New Jersey offers the “Early Settlement Program (ESP)” to help couples mediate their divorce issues....
There is a different way to divorce: Mediation
Unfortunately, many couples are still waiting for the chance to have a judge hear their divorce case because of 59 New Jersey Superior Court vacancies. These vacancies, combined with the economic woes of recent years, created a net result of prolonged waiting, with...
Avoiding court: Using mediation instead
If your marriage is not working out and you and your partner feel that you need to divorce, it does not necessarily mean that you will end up in court. It may be more straightforward and less costly if you go the mediation route instead. Some of the issues that you...
What is New Jersey’s matrimony early settlement program?
New Jersey offers an “Early Settlement Program (ESP)” as an alternative to a traditional trial for divorcing couples. ESP is a mediation program. Through the program, the couple will work out an out-of-court settlement agreement instead of taking their divorce to...