Convincing Your Spouse to Try Mediation

Throughout our series on using mediation to avoid divorce court backlogs, we have done a deep dive into many topics. These have included the differences between litigation and mediation; how the mediation process works; and exactly what it takes to be successful in divorce mediation. There is another topic, however, that does not concern the process itself but is nevertheless critical to success. What if you have read all about the mediation process and you are ready to try it, but your spouse is not interested? If this is where you find yourself, the following information may be of help. Read more

Using Experts in Mediation

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In our last post we talked about complex cases in divorce mediation. Today we will discuss using experts in mediation. You can generally use the same types of experts in mediation as in litigation, but there are often ways to make the process more efficient and cost-effective. Read more

Mediating Complex Divorce Cases

In our last post we discussed how most divorcing couples can use mediation successfully. Sometimes though, even spouses who are otherwise well-suited to the process think that their case is too complex. The reality is that complexity is rarely a reason to avoid mediation. In fact, the opposite is often true. Read more

What Does it Take to Succeed in Divorce Mediation?

In our last post we talked about how to wrap up a court case after reaching an agreement in mediation. Today we will look at which divorcing couples can use mediation successfully and which couples should think twice before choosing the process. Read more

How to Conclude a Divorce after Mediation

Many people are uncertain about how to wrap up their divorce after going through the mediation process. Couples who go to mediation can often avoid ever appearing in court. They still, however, must complete all of the basic paperwork required to legally finalize a divorce. Today we will walk through the steps of concluding a New Jersey  divorce after mediation. Read more

How Does the New Jersey Divorce Mediation Process Work?

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Happy holidays! To our readers who are embarking on a divorce, or who are in the middle of the divorce storm, we wish you joy and peace this season. We hope that you have gotten some valuable information over the past few months from our series on using mediation to avoid divorce court backlogs.

We will be continuing this series today and into the new year. Last month we reviewed the basic divorce mediation process. Today, we are providing more details about the process, including information about caucuses, ground rules and confidentiality. Read more

The Divorce Mediation Process Step by Step

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Happy November! In this season of giving thanks, we can be grateful that the divorce mediation process is now available and accessible for so many people going through divorce. Divorce is never fun and is often one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. Facing litigation only makes things worse. Fortunately, mediation can help people avoid litigation. While not every divorcing couple can take advantage of mediation, most can. Read more

Issues to Address in Private Mediation

Divorcing couples sometimes wonder what kind of issues they can address in private mediation. The answer is that mediation is appropriate for any issue that you need to resolve to complete your divorce. Most couples start private mediation either before filing divorce papers or soon afterward, and most intend to resolve their entire case through mediation. Those who succeed can write up a marital settlement agreement and wrap up their divorce quickly. Those who come out of mediation with unresolved issues can take those issues to court. Read more

Court-ordered Mediation vs. Private Mediation

Welcome to another installment of our series on using mediation to avoid divorce court backlogs. Today we will discuss the differences between court-ordered mediation and private mediation.

Private mediation and court-ordered mediation have many similarities. Both processes help people resolve disputes in an informal and non-adversarial environment. In both cases, spouses typically attend mediation sessions together and negotiate with the help of a mediator. A divorce mediator is often an attorney. When acting as a mediator, however, the attorney is a neutral facilitator and does not represent either party or offer legal advice. The mediator will not make decisions for you but will help you communicate with each other and ensure that you stay on track. Read more

How Mediation Can Change Contested Divorce into Uncontested Divorce

This month we are continuing our series on using mediation to avoid divorce court backlogs. Today we will talk about how mediation can move couples toward uncontested divorce and why that is often the best way to proceed. First, let’s look at the differences between uncontested and contested divorce: Read more