A divorce attorney sees the divorce from the perspective of his client. His object is to get more for his client, and less for the other side. Unfortunately, that approach doesn’t always work, because there is an adversarial attorney on the other side as well. A mediator looks at the divorce from the perspective of […]
Mediation Issues
How can I know if my rights are protected during mediation?
Hiring a divorce lawyer can help you to attain the legal advice that your mediator is unable to provide.
What are some of the benefits of divorce mediation?
It is your choice to enter into mediation, a process where you and your spouse work through ending your marriage together, instead of against one another.
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In New Jersey the divorce mediation practice is unregulated, meaning that a person’s claim to be a mediator could be a blatant lie.
What Are Your Views on Divorce Mediation?
Get the lowdown on this divorce process from an expert in the field.
I’m unsure whether to mediate my divorce. Am I risking anything by choosing that
Mediation is an option both you and your spouse choose together, and that means you are both there because you want to be.
My wife wants to mediate our case because she says we will save money
During the process of mediation lawyers are not required or necessary, but once the agreement has been decided upon then legal advice from someone representing you personally is recommended.
What is arbitration? How does it work?
While it has its similarities to mediation and collaborative family law, arbitration is something entirely different. Find out more about what role an arbitrator plays in the divorce process.
Mediation Barriers (USA)
We asked several prominent divorce mediators how to recognize and overcome some of the most common barriers to a successful mediation. Here’s what they had to say.
What’s the role of a mediator and are attorney’s involved?
Mediation is an alternative to divorce, and the role of the mediator is unique. In mediation, the mediator meets both parties as a neutral person to help both parties make decisions.
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