Mediation helps a divorcing couple work things out in a more flexible, informal setting, and usually results in better outcomes for both sides. Couples participating in mediation typically have their own attorneys there to assist them with understanding the legal ramifications of the decisions being made. While it is not mandatory to have the assistance of…
Mediation can work for just about everyone involved in a family law matter, whether it is a divorce, a child custody dispute, or divorce order modifications. Mediation helps divorcing couples work things out in a more flexible, informal setting, and usually results in better outcomes for both sides if they are committed to the process.…
Family courts in New Jersey try to have as many divorce cases as possible settled before ever going to trial. One of the mediation programs used to accomplish this is the Early Settlement Program (ESP). After a judge reviews the divorce complaint and other information provided by both parties, he or she will often refer…