Divorce Mediation:
- Voluntary process that helps couples come to a fair and equitable divorce agreement.
- Sessions with a neutral, trained professional Divorce Mediator who helps the couple work their way from impasse to resolution.
- Focus on all issues of divorce including parenting (child custody), division of assets and liabilities, child support, and spousal support (alimony).
Benefits of Divorce Mediation:
Saves Money- A mediated divorce can cost significantly less than going to court. A more affordable divorce.
Saves Time- Since you are both in the same room communicating and making decisions about your divorce, resolutions can be reached must faster. A faster divorce.
Positive Parenting- You will still be Mom and Dad, even when you are no longer Husband and Wife. Less conflict during the divorce process is better for the kids. A lower conflict divorce.
Less Stress- A more informal and unintimidating atmosphere. You control when and how often you meet.
Less Conflict- You communicate directly with you spouse, instead of through third parties. The mediator helps ease resentment and misunderstandings. Focused on the present and future, not the past.
Confidential- You can resolve your private family matters in private and not in the public court of law.
Post-Divorce Relationship- You are more likely to follow through with the terms of your divorce agreement because you had input into these decision. Everyone, including your children, are happier in the long run. Less likely to have to return to court after the divorce.
Control- You can do what works best for your family. You can be creative about solutions. You have control over your divorce and your future. Parties are more likely to follow through with agreements they crafted, including child support and alimony issues.
Nothing to Lose, Lots to Gain- Deciding to try mediation does not mean that you are stuck with it if it does not work for you. You can stop at any point and proceed with a contested divorce.
Post-Divorce Mediation:
- Circumstances change and parenting plan needs to be created or changed
- Problems with current parenting plan are severe, parties continue to file motions in court, and a Parent Coordinator is needed
- Circumstances change and child support needs to be changed
- Need help creating a family calendar/schedule
- Original parenting plan worked when the kids were young but does not work now that the kids are older
- Problems with current parenting plan and constantly returning to court
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Westfield Mediation, LLC
1812 Front Street Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Phone: (908) 913-0373 |
