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How to prepare for divorce mediation
Preparing for divorce mediation can help you have a more efficient and smoother process. You don’t want to go to a session without knowing what to expect or having adequate details necessary for the discussion. Here is how you can prepare for divorce mediation:...
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Going through a divorce is a challenging time in a person’s life, but ending a marriage doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to deal with a contentious process. For some individuals who are divorcing, it’s possible to get the terms set through divorce mediation....
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Divorcing spouses often find themselves disagreeing with one another. In some cases, their disputes may become so intense that litigation seems all but inevitable. However, even those experiencing high levels of conflict can potentially take control of the divorce process and resolve their disputes...
Continue ReadingUsing ‘I’ statements to express feelings in mediation
Divorce is rarely painless. The legal and emotional complexities of the process often leave couples feeling unheard and misunderstood. Mediation offers a space for productive communication, especially when using “I” statements to articulate needs and feelings clearly. Facilitating a clearer, more empathetic communication Divorce...
Continue ReadingHow long will it take to resolve your divorce through mediation?
One of the most common questions among divorcing couples going through mediation is how long it will take to resolve their divorce. The answer is not straightforward, as the timeline can vary widely based on several key factors. Understanding these factors can help you...
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You do not necessarily have to litigate a divorce. You can also use mediation. You and your spouse will typically work together with the mediator, who helps guide the legal process – such as informing you about your child custody options or what state...
Continue ReadingWhat does the divorce mediation process usually involve?
Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process. Couples who attend mediation have an opportunity to pursue an uncontested divorce filing. Provided that they reach an agreement about how to handle the various issues in their divorce, they can set their own terms for...
Continue ReadingCommunication is often the key to divorce mediation
There are certainly some advantages to mediating a divorce. It can be faster and cheaper. It can streamline the process. It also gives you a bit more control over your divorce because you get to make the decisions. While making these decisions, communication is...
Continue ReadingMediating property division matters can streamline a high-asset divorce
Dissolving a high-asset marriage typically involves a complicated divorce process. Trying to divide property fairly often leads to lengthy and expensive court battles. Fortunately, there is an alternative worth considering – dividing marital property through divorce mediation. The following are a few potential benefits...
Continue ReadingWhat can a mediator actually do for divorcing couples?
Preparing for a divorce can be a lengthy process. There are many issues that spouses have to address when they separate their lives and finances from one another. Those who have pre-existing marital contracts, like prenuptial agreements, may have a simple path toward divorce....
Continue ReadingWhen is divorce mediation NOT recommended?
The parties in a divorce often experience disagreements that create impasses in settlement negotiations. If they cannot reach an agreement, a New Jersey family court judge could decide for them. In lieu of that, mediation provides a means to reach a compromise. However, there...
Continue ReadingWhat to do when your significant other opposes divorce mediation
When married couples in New Jersey face difficulties, divorcing is sometimes the smartest option. Before finalizing a divorce, couples must decide how they want to proceed. Mediation is a great option for divorcing couples. But problems and confusion can arise when your spouse doesn’t...
Continue ReadingKnow the elements to look for when choosing a divorce mediator
Choosing a mediator is one of the first steps you’ll take when going through the divorce process in New Jersey. When you pick one, they should have a few essential credentials since you’ll be dealing with critical family issues that are emotional and sensitive....
Continue ReadingWhen is mediation not an appropriate method of conflict resolution?
There will be difficulties when it comes to divorce, no matter what the circumstances are. How complex the process is will vary from couple to couple, depending on many factors. Mediation, an alternative to the traditional litigation process and a form of alternative dispute...
Continue ReadingWhat should you expect during divorce mediation?
Estranged New Jersey couples who want to avoid the uncomfortable experience of a traditional court divorce have alternatives. One option is divorce mediation, which allows them to work together and negotiate a settlement. These are the steps involved in the process. Meeting with a...
Continue ReadingWorking with a divorce mediator
High-conflict divorces are expensive and can take a significant toll on someone’s health, career and relationships. If you have decided to divorce and want to avoid a lengthy, contentious process, it may be wise to work with a New Jersey divorce mediator. What is...
Continue ReadingA less contentious approach to divorce
There are different paths to divorce that you and your spouse can choose to take. While one way is to battle it out in a New Jersey courtroom, you can take a less contentious approach through mediation. Mediation, which can be used for the...
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New Jersey couples who decide that divorce is their only option may want to use mediation. You can succeed during this process by using these good tips. Be flexible and willing to negotiate Divorce mediation is only the right option for you when you...
Continue ReadingGetting through the emotions involved in high-asset divorce
Couples considering divorce in New Jersey go through a range of emotions, but those experiencing high-asset divorce have more on their plates as the financial stakes are higher. Reaching an agreement can take time, further adding to emotional turmoil. Knowing what to expect can...
Continue ReadingImportant items in a divorce mediation checklist
Divorce in New Jersey can be costly, even for simple splits where there are no children and little property is involved. As couples accumulate wealth and have children, the bill increases, so how do you minimize the cost of ending a marriage? The answer...
Continue ReadingDo stepparents have custody rights after divorce?
A divorce with biological children presents custody issues between biological parents. In a subsequent divorce involving stepchildren, custody may prove trickier. Stepparents may provide care to children for years, but does that give them rights to continue having a relationship with the children after...
Continue ReadingAvoiding bias is necessary for successful mediation
One of the tools that New Jersey residents might use to settle the issues resulting from their divorce is mediation. However, for mediation to be successful, the mediator must be truly neutral, which is challenging when many of people’s biases are implicit and automatic....
Continue ReadingWhy divorce mediation may be a beneficial option
Divorce can be a significant hardship for a family, creating uncertainty, fear and strong emotions. Resolving the end of a marriage may test your fortitude and patience. Divorce mediation may be an attractive alternative to enable you to successfully negotiate the challenges of your...
Continue Reading4 myths about divorce mediation in New Jersey
There are many myths about divorce mediation that you may have heard. Divorce is a difficult process, and it is important to understand what you can expect from the legal system. Misconceptions about divorce mediation are often inaccurate and can lead to confusion with...
Continue ReadingWhat are the benefits of mediation?
When faced with ending their marriage, many couples assume that the next step is the traditional divorce in court. However, mediation is an alternative to litigation that continues to rise in popularity. What are the benefits of this divorce option? Confidentiality and control Whereas...
Continue ReadingMediation helps couples navigate the divorce and life afterward
Many divorcing couples choose mediation over litigation for a variety of reasons. The popularity of this option extends beyond the divorce itself since it also establishes a framework for future family relationships. About mediation Divorce mediation is a process that takes place outside of...
Continue Reading3 reasons why divorce mediation is in your child’s best interests
As parents about to divorce, you will have to settle several matters to resolve related to your child. If you need a judge to make those decisions for you, they will look at what is in your child’s best interests. Yet, it is not...
Continue ReadingIs mediation as good as litigation?
You have many options for handling your divorce. Two of the most common ones are mediation and litigation. Litigation is when you go to court and let the judge decide the details of your divorce agreement after hearing your arguments. Mediation, on the other...
Continue ReadingHow can I save money on divorce?
Many people underestimate the expenses involved with divorce. Of course, most people have heard of child support and potential alimony expenses, but these are not the only costs associated with the process. In fact, these costs do not appear until after you finalize the...
Continue ReadingWhat should I do to prepare for mediation?
Divorce mediation requires a lot of hard work on your part. It is a process that puts everything under the control of you and your spouse. If you fail to work together and put effort into the process, it will not work. With that...
Continue ReadingWhy is a divorce mediator a better option for my family?
Mediation does not work for every family. It generally requires both parties to agree to mediation and your spouse may choose to fight. If your spouse does remain committed to an amicable divorce and feels open to compromise, however, this may provide a good...
Continue ReadingHow could mediation improve your financial future?
Mediation offers a number of possible benefits to couples seeking a way to complete a divorce without the acrimony and stress of a court setting. One of the most attractive qualities of mediation is that couples may end their marriage with more money in...
Continue ReadingTop tips include divorce mediation
Let’s face it. Everything seems a bit topsy turvy lately, and New Jersey residents are among those millions of Americans that feel like ordinary tasks have become difficult to handle. Add divorce into the mix, and everything can quickly seem overwhelming. Many individuals are...
Continue ReadingDo I still need an attorney if I choose divorce mediation?
A new generation has come of age, and with the hypothetical “changing of the guard,” younger adults are changing the way certain matters have traditionally been handled by their parents and grandparents. The tech age has produced alternative options for how people work, raise...
Continue ReadingDivorce mediation expert offers tips for co-parenting
It can be rough on children when parents split up. Many New Jersey parents may be stressing about choosing the perfect gift for a child, and when parents are divorced, it may feel like a competition with the other parent. A divorce mediation professional...
Continue ReadingAgree to disagree? How to approach topic of divorce mediation
Each year, New Jersey couples decide to end their marriage. Each divorce is different, and people may choose to call it quits for any number of reasons. Many people have serious concerns about struggling through a contentious split, and one thing that can help...
Continue ReadingConsider these steps to ensure a successful divorce mediation
If you’re adverse to conflict, then divorce is probably going to be an uncomfortable process for you. Litigation can force you to air all of your disputes with your spouse in open court, thereby leaving your personal life in the hands of a judge...
Continue ReadingTips to deal with the emotional aspects of divorce
Divorce can take a toll on just about every aspect of your life. Financially, of course, one’s marriage dissolution will probably leave them with less income and fewer assets with which to build a new life. Yet, most New Jersey residents who seek out...
Continue ReadingWill mediation work if I have a high conflict case?
While divorce mediation is not right for every New Jersey couple going through a split, people who are in a high conflict separation should not get scared off from the process automatically. Through no fault of their own, many people do wind up in...
Continue ReadingWhat should you expect in divorce mediation?
There are some divorcing couples in New Jersey who, despite the fact that they are ending their marriage, can be civil enough with each other to consider divorce mediation to get through the legal process. Of course, such an option doesn’t work for everyone....
Continue ReadingNavigating complicated issues with divorce mediation
It might be obvious that if a couple is getting a divorce those individuals probably have a hard time agreeing on many topics. But, just because that was the state of the relationship in the months or years leading up to the divorce doesn’t...
Continue ReadingThe advantages of mediation in a divorce case
Although many New Jersey residents probably think that every divorce case is a bitter feud between two soon-to-be ex-spouses, that isn’t always the case. Some couples can actually work together, relatively speaking, in order to advance the case in a civil and purposeful way....
Continue ReadingStaying focused during divorce mediation
It is understandable that many people who are going through a divorce in New Jersey might get sidetracked during the process by emotions and minor points that may not have a significant impact on a person’s life after the divorce process is finalized. If...
Continue ReadingThe benefits of divorce mediation
No one gets married thinking that the union might end in a divorce, but we all know by now that the reality is that many marriages do end in this manner. While it may seem unfortunate to those who are on the outside looking...
Continue ReadingWhat do you need to know about divorce mediation?
There are probably quite a few New Jersey residents who make the decision to get a divorce without fully assessing the options for getting through the process. For some, there is a preconceived notion that the divorce case must play out in a courtroom,...
Continue ReadingIs divorce mediation right for you?
Thousands of New Jersey residents go through the divorce process each year. Although no one enters into a marriage with expectations that a divorce may be necessary at some point in the future, the reality is that divorce is fairly common. In many cases,...
Continue ReadingConsiderations for choosing a divorce mediator
Although this blog has discussed under what circumstances divorce mediation can be a good option, an equally important consideration for Marlton, New Jersey, residents is who to choose as a mediator. While there are plenty of divorce mediators and child custody mediators out there...
Continue ReadingWhat should I bring to a divorce mediation?
Especially for those who have no experience with it, divorce mediation or child custody mediation outside the context of divorce can be a daunting prospect. In light of that, some people may wonder what exactly they should bring to their mediation and how they...
Continue ReadingMediation is available for property disputes too
Many of the previous posts on this blog have discussed how Marlton, New Jersey, couples often try and may even be ordered to try mediation when they are having a custody or parenting time dispute. While this process often is effective in resolving such...
Continue ReadingCommon questions about divorce mediation
Although this blog has tried to clear up some of the mystery surrounding the divorce mediation process, many New Jersey residents may still have a number of questions about how mediation will work or what they should or should not do to prepare for...
Continue ReadingConfidentiality: an advantage to divorce mediation
As this blog has discussed before, divorce mediation is an option for Marlton, New Jersey, residents who want to take an alternative route to litigating a family law issue. While not suitable for all cases, the process of mediation offers several advantages to a...
Continue ReadingParenting coordinators, mediators and guardians ad litem
In a previous post, this blog described what a guardian ad litem is and what role this court officer plays in a child custody case. To summarize, a guardian ad litem is a neutral person, not affiliated with either parent, who has experience in...
Continue ReadingMediating a high conflict custody case is possible
As this blog has discussed previously, there are some situations in which it is best for parents and those involved in a custody dispute to admit that mediation is just not an appropriate forum in a particular case, even though divorce mediation or other...
Continue ReadingHow well does divorce mediation work?
Some New Jersey residents may wonder how much of the talk about the benefits of child custody mediation is hype and how often mediation actually works. Others may wonder whether mediation works long-term even if a couple manages to forge together an agreement at...
Continue ReadingTaking the mystery out of the mediation process
In addition to legal services, this law office offers mediation services to divorcing New Jersey couples or parents who need it in order to resolve their family law disputes. Especially for those who have not been through it before, mediation can be a mysterious...
Continue ReadingCourt-ordered custody mediation in New Jersey
Previous posts on this blog have discussed when child custody mediation might be a good idea for New Jersey parents to consider. Other posts have discussed those times in which parents might not want to pursue mediation as an option, such as when one...
Continue ReadingIs mediating child custody disputes always a good idea?
This blog has discussed in previous posts how New Jersey parents should consider mediating like child custody and support instead of just taking the matter before a judge. It is true that when parents get along, at least with respect to the raising of...
Continue ReadingWhy try divorce mediation in New Jersey?
Previous posts here have discussed various issues that New Jersey residents may encounter when going through the divorce process. From child support and alimony, to the reasons one can plead in the state’s courts to request the marriage be dissolved, many of these have...
Continue ReadingHow does divorce mediation work?
Just because a New Jersey couple has decided to divorce, does not mean that they necessarily want to “get back” at each other. However, one way to lessen the emotional stress of divorce is to try to engage in divorce mediation. Through divorce mediation,...
Continue ReadingPreparing for divorce mediation
Divorcing spouses who are willing to cooperate may play a larger role in resolving divorce legal issues through divorce mediation in New Jersey. When they mediate disputes, they do not have to accept a judge’s decision and can reject any proposal that they do...
Continue ReadingMediation lowers conflict
Divorces in New Jersey that proceed to the courthouse are often overly-adversarial and conflicts may escalate. Divorce mediation, on the other hand, may bring the spouses into a collaborative process that allows them to settle divorce issues that are the most meaningful to them...
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