Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
Divorce is often portrayed as something that occurs in the courtrooms. Both spouses battle one another until one side wins and the other loses. While divorce can be litigated, this isn’t always the case. Mediation has become much more popular in recent years. There...
There are many reasons why divorcing couples might choose mediation over litigation. Some people need specific terms, while others worry about privacy. Concern for minor children in the family can also serve as a powerful incentive to resolve disputes outside of court...
If you’re facing a divorce, you might envision months of stressful court dates, high legal fees and a drawn-out process. However, divorce does not have to be problematic. Mediation offers a pathway to a more amicable, efficient and cost-effective divorce resolution...
Divorce mediation is an alternative to the long and often contentious process of litigation. It provides a more cooperative approach, allowing both parties to work together with a mediator to reach mutually acceptable agreements. While divorce mediation may be...
If you have chosen to use mediation to end your marriage, then you have already taken a positive step toward making the divorce simpler. Couples who mediate their divorce tend to finalize things much sooner than those who litigate, thereby saving themselves money as...
Divorce can feel like a scorched-earth battleground, but there may be a way to head off all-out war and end your marriage under more peaceful terms. Mediation, with experienced guidance, could keep you out of the courtroom while facilitating a better post-divorce...
Some people with young children decide to stay in unhappy marriages out of concern for those children. Others may eventually obtain the motivation they need to file for divorce because of their children. They don't want to continue exposing them to constant fights or...
Deciding to end a marriage is never an easy or pleasant decision. However, it doesn't have to be as stressful and lengthy a process as some people fear. Divorce mediation is an option that provides a less confrontational and more collaborative divorce. Guidelines for...
Divorce is often a painful process, and couples can make it harder by fighting with one another. Those who can't agree on custody matters or property division issues may need to ask a judge to help resolve their disputes. Litigated divorces can lead to intense...
What is your version of a perfect settlement? If it is getting all the high-value assets and complete control of child-related matters, prepare for disappointment. Family courts in New Jersey prioritize fairness and children's best interests when deciding or approving...