New Jersey Divorce Mediation Lawyer

What is divorce mediation?

When a couple chooses to file for divorce, they are often faced with complex decisions such as child custody, property division, child support, alimony and, in some cases, debt division. If a couple cannot reach mutual decisions on these important matters in the divorce, they will most likely file a contested divorce. A contested divorce is not only time consuming and frustrating, but it is also costly as well. On the contrary, if a couple has reached many of the same or similar decisions on all of these topics, they will then be able to file uncontested divorce, or seek divorce mediation.

Divorce mediation is a process used by many families throughout New Jersey. It involves working with a divorce mediator who talks to both spouses to come to mutual decisions on different matters of divorce. It is strongly advised for a person seeking uncontested divorce to consider the option of mediation versus a traditional divorce in family court. With divorce mediation, you will not have a family court judge make important decisions for you. In some cases, a judge may not fully understand the situation as a mediator may, and may make decisions that a couple would not have wanted. In other cases, a family simply does not want their private life on such a public display.

Talk to a New Jersey Divorce Mediation Attorney

Despite the reason you choose divorce mediation, a New Jersey divorce attorney from our office can help you with important legal documents and to understand your rights. It is important to keep in mind that a divorce mediator will not be able to actually force a couple to reach decisions; if decisions cannot be reached, they will be forced to settle in court.

Divorce mediation has many benefits, including its cost-effective manner. Not only is divorce mediation generally less expensive than traditional divorce, but it also provides the opportunity of a peaceful resolution. It may even be more beneficial for your children, especially if they are at a younger age and cannot fully understand what is happening with their family.

To learn more about filing uncontested divorce, contact a New Jersey divorce mediation lawyer from the Law Offices of Steven P. Monaghan.