Mediation

New Jersey Divorce Mediation

The benefits of resolving a divorce or other family law dispute through mediation are many: Mediation can help divorcing spouses:

Save time and money by avoiding lengthy and costly court battles;
Avoid having to live with a court-imposed solution;
Reach an agreement that both parties contribute to and have control over; and
Maintain an amicable relationship after the divorce, which is especially important for couples who will be working together to raise their children.

For something as difficult as a divorce, you and your family may need a process that spares your emotions, money, and time as much as possible. This step is important so that each individual client gets the benefit and services of their own attorney. That attorney is responsible to that individual client. When an agreement is reached and both parties have signed on with the advice of their attorneys, divorce can be initiated or if there is a pending divorce, it can then be listed as uncontested. In both instances, the matters will be ended quickly and, thus, the emotional and financial burdens are greatly reduced.

At the Law Offices of Herman Osofsky, both Mr. Osofsky and our associates are very experienced in both divorce mediation and litigation. We can meet with you, review your situation, and let you know whether mediation is wise in your case. Contact our Clifton, New Jersey law offices and set up an appointment.

The Mediation Process

In divorce mediation, each party hires an attorney, but does most work with an impartial mediator. You are requires to go through financial mediation first to determine division of property, child support and alimony. This is also required in contested divorce litigation.

Generally, a divorce mediator will meet with the divorcing couple to find out their desires, needs and assets. Then the mediator will present a proposed settlement to each person's attorney. The attorneys then go through the settlement, and share their opinions of its merit with each other and with the mediator if necessary. This step is important.

Who Should Not Go Through Mediation?

The mediation process requires you and your spouse to negotiate in a civil and constructive way. If there is a history of abuse or violence or if a couple cannot talk to each other or work together, mediation simply will not work.

Mediation is best for couples who have disagreements but also have the ability to work through them together. At times, couples can come to agreements about every aspect of a divorce, from child custody to division of property, without disagreement.

Serving as Mediators and Mediation Attorneys

At the Law Offices of Herman Osofsky, our divorce mediation services are broad. We can provide you with a lawyer to help you with mediation. In addition, Herman Osofsky is a certified mediator (AAML).

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