Divorce & Family Mediation

 

                 What is mediation? 

·        Mediation is an efficient, cost effective means to resolve family disputes or to divorce amicably. 

·        With the help of a mediator you and your spouse decide what happens to you, your family, children, and finances.  Research shows that couples who successfully mediate their divorce are more likely to be happy and compliant with the terms of divorce. 

·        A mediator is a neutral third party who assists couples or families in resolving their disputes.  Their role is to help individuals clearly define issues, keep lines of communication open, and promote discussion and resolution.  Mediation aims to develop mutually acceptable and agreed upon decisions.

 ·        Mediation can save money and time.  Often, using a mediator to resolve issues will cost a fraction of what it would cost if you went to court.

 Mediation is:

 ·        Voluntary

·        Private

·        Confidential 

Divorce Mediation can be done: 

·        Before a divorce (pre-decree) – you can sit down with a mediator to settle your entire divorce or parts of the divorce to save time and money.

·        After a divorce (post-decree) – visitation, custody or changes in support may need to be mediated after a period of time or changes in life circumstances. 

**YOU CAN MEDIATE ALL OR PART OF YOUR DIVORCE!** 

Divorce Mediation can address the following issues (both pre- and post-decree): 

·        Custody

·        Parenting plan

·        Moving

·        Relatives

·        Child support

·        Education

·        Spousal support

·        Asset allocation

·        Property division 

Family Mediation can be done: 

·        For couples (including same sex couples) who have never married, but are separating

·        To resolve family disputes

·        For individuals living together who would like to create a cohabitation contract.

·                                   For individuals living together who would like to create a cohabitation contract.

          Madeline Muise LCSW has been mediating divorce and custody issues for 25 years.

To schedule a free phone consultation or appointment, please call:

 

732-530-2951    or      732-528-5917

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