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...
Divorce Mediation
Avoiding 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...
Why 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...
4 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...
What 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...
Mediation 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...
3 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 only a judge who can use the child’s...
Is 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 hand, is...
How 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...
What 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 in mind, it is a good idea to prepare...