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Divorce Mediation in New Jersey & Pennsylvania

At New Hope Divorce Mediation, we help New Jersey couples resolve their divorce with dignity and avoid unnecessary conflict. Our process offers a respectful alternative to litigation, guided by experienced attorney-mediators who understand the emotional, legal, and financial challenges of divorce. Whether you are looking for clarity, closure, or a more peaceful way to move forward, we are here to help you find the best path forward and reach a fair, lasting agreement.

We proudly serve mediation participants throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, offering convenient, confidential divorce mediation services.

Divorce With Dignity

Divorce With Dignity

Mediation keeps you in control of what is most important to you and your family. With skillful support from compassionate attorney-mediators, our proven, comprehensive divorce and custody mediation process helps you and your spouse reach agreements efficiently and privately. Our experience makes your experience better.

Divorce Mediation With New Hope Is…

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A Smoother Approach

We’ve designed our process to reduce stress, minimize friction, and guide you toward resolution—step by step. Our private, structured sessions create a safe space for open communication where each voice is heard. The result is a clear, enforceable agreement that reflects your shared goals and avoids unnecessary conflict.

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A Personal Approach

Every divorce is different. That’s why we tailor every mediation to your family, your goals, and your communication style. Our dedicated team provides consistent guidance and support throughout the process, helping you feel empowered and informed at every step.

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An Expert Approach

With deep experience in New Jersey family law and a background in legal matters involving children with special needs, our attorney-mediators bring a unique blend of compassion and competence. We understand the emotional landscape of divorce—and the legal complexities that come with it. Our proven process helps you reach clear, comprehensive agreements around parenting time, finances, and property division.

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Meet Our Team of Divorce Mediators

Our experienced attorney-mediators and paralegal staff have decades of combined experience helping families through some of life’s most difficult transitions. We’re not just legal professionals—we’re listeners, guides, and advocates for peaceful resolution. We’re here to support you from start to finish with empathy, expertise, and professionalism.

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Why Choose Divorce Mediation Over Litigation?

Mediation offers a more constructive path to resolution than traditional divorce litigation. With New Hope, you avoid adversarial courtroom conflict, reduce emotional stress, and retain control over the decisions that affect your life and your children.

The Benefits Of Divorce Mediation In NJ

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Reducing Costs

Mediation is often a fraction of the cost of hiring two divorce attorneys.

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Preserving Control

You and your spouse—not a judge—make the decisions that impact your family’s future.

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Focusing on Children

We help you create parenting plans that put your kids first and protect your privacy.

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Faster Resolution

Most couples complete the mediation process in a matter of months, rather than enduring years of litigation.

Whether you are seeking to create a comprehensive parenting plan or a detailed financial agreement, our NJ divorce mediation services support your needs with clarity and compassion.

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What to Expect from Our Divorce Mediation Process

What to Expect from Our Divorce Mediation Process

We help New Jersey families navigate divorce with clarity and dignity. Our mediation process is structured but flexible, supportive yet efficient.

Here’s how it works:

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Step 1: Inquiry

You begin the process by filling out a contact form or calling us at (855) 928-2705 to speak with a paralegal about our mediation services.

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Step 2. Initial Consultation

When you and your spouse are ready to proceed, you will meet with one of our attorney-mediators to explore your unique situation, learn more about the mediation process, and receive a quote for your comprehensive mediation services.

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Step 3. Mediation Sessions

We facilitate structured conversations, helping you resolve all relevant issues, including the division of marital property, parenting plans, and support.

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Step 4. Agreement Drafting & Review

We prepare a comprehensive written agreement that reflects your shared decisions.

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Step 5. Assistance Filing Your Divorce with the Court

We provide you with essential information regarding the options for filing your divorce to ensure your agreement is legally binding and enforceable in New Jersey.

Everything we do is designed to keep the process smooth, private, and future-focused.

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WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

"Divorce is a tense time with anger and lack of trust running at fever pitch. New Hope Divorce Mediation acted in a professional and even-handed fashion. I came out of the process believing that I had been treated fairly. I would not hesitate in recommending them to others."

 

~ J.V.

"I recommend mediation for couples who are seeking separation and divorce and I highly recommend New Hope Divorce Mediation as a divorce mediator! At all times I found this process to be organized, efficient and our mediator extremely competent. Our mediator’s communication both written and verbal, was excellent. Thank you for all of your help!"

~ T.P.

"This was the most difficult period of my life and your professionalism and organizational skills helped to maintain the sense of order and fairness I had hoped for. Each step was clearly explained and the timeline you provided moved us through the process and kept us focused. The result was a fair and equitable settlement."

~ K.K.

"When I realized my marriage was coming to an end and that a divorce was inevitable I began to research my options. After a lot of searching I decided to go with New Hope Divorce Mediation. I am so happy that I chose this company and especially Mindey Elgart. She was fair, understanding, and very professional. There was a lot I didn’t understand because my emotions were getting the best of me. Mindey took the time and explained everything so that I knew exactly what was going on."

 

~ M.P.

"Our attorney mediator, Mindey Elgart at new hope divorce mediation made my divorce as smooth and painless as possible. Mindey is a compassionate and caring person who not only understood what we were going through, but helped us reach a fair settlement quickly and at a reasonable cost. She was knowledgeable and had the patience to make sure both of us understood each step and then guided us through the entire process. I would definitely recommend mediation and Mindey Elgart."

 

~ B.K.

"From our first conversation it was clear that Mindey understood how to take a painful situation and make it painless as possible. Her calm and logical demeanor walked us through a methodical process delivering exactly what we were looking for…a clean, quick and amicable divorce. Contact Mindey first, we didn’t, but I can’t be more thankful that we found her. Best of luck to you, it gets better ????"

~ M.G.

"You really made the process painless. When we first met, I was impressed with your professionalism and experience and I was convinced that we found the right person to help us with this difficult process."

 

~ M.S.

"This was the most difficult period of my life and your professionalism and organizational skills helped to maintain the sense of order and fairness I had hoped for. Each step was clearly explained and the timeline you provided moved us through the process and kept us focused. The result was a fair and equitable settlement."

~ K.K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Mediation is typically faster, less expensive, more private, and less emotionally damaging than court-based divorce. It allows you and your spouse to stay in control and avoid prolonged legal battles.

Whether you are just starting to think about divorce or are ready to begin the mediation process, our team is here to answer your questions and support your next steps. We serve participants throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, offering both virtual and in-person mediation sessions for your convenience.