Our Divorce Mediation Process
We're with You Every Step of the Way
With years of experience as litigators for families before turning exclusively to mediation, we deeply understand the legal and emotional landscape you are facing.
Who Can Mediate
Anyone committed to resolving their conflict amicably can benefit from mediation. Mediation is voluntary, so it only works when both people participate willingly. With the help of a skilled, neutral facilitator, even those in “high conflict” relationships can efficiently reach agreements that meet your needs. If you’re willing to listen, be creative, and focus on what matters most, you can resolve it all out of court through mediation.
Types of Mediation
We can help you address and resolve all of your divorce and related concerns, including financial matters and parenting plans.
Divorce Mediation
We provide comprehensive and efficient divorce mediation services designed to help you stay in control and out of court. We help you through the divorce process one step at a time, including a thorough review and analysis of your assets and liabilities, and structured guidance that allows you to have productive discussions in each mediation session. At the conclusion of your mediation matter, you will have a full and final agreement regarding the division of your marital estate.
Support Mediation
We also offer detailed guidance on support matters, including both alimony and child support. We review your income information and other important considerations with you, such as the cost of health insurance, out-of-pocket medical expenses, and childcare costs. We assist you in reaching an agreement that provides both you and your children with a secure financial plan and a clear path forward.
Custody Mediation
When you are divorcing and have children, we understand that meeting their needs is your top priority. We offer a compassionate, confidential, child-centered way to negotiate your co-parenting and custody agreements. Mediation protects the financial and emotional resources you need for your children by focusing on what’s important and avoiding expensive and lengthy court battles. It also fosters the trust and communication necessary for positive co-parenting, which will benefit your family long after your divorce is over.
What to Expect from Our Divorce Mediation Process
We help New Jersey and Pennsylvania families navigate divorce with clarity and dignity. Our mediation process is structured but flexible, supportive yet efficient.
Everything we do is designed to keep the process smooth, private, and future-focused.
Here's how it works:
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.
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.
Mediation Sessions
We facilitate structured conversations, helping you resolve all relevant issues, including the division of marital property, parenting plans, and support.
Agreement Drafting & Review
We prepare a comprehensive written agreement that reflects your shared decisions.
Final Steps
In New Jersey, 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.
In Pennsylvania, We will draft the documents you will need to file with the Court, including your Divorce Complaint, Acceptance of Service, the final Marital Settlement Agreement, Decree, and accompanying documents. We will then assist you in your filing of these documents through the court's pro se filing process. Before you sign or file any documents with the court, we will again encourage you to seek legal advice and representation from an independent attorney of your choosing.
Our Mediation Ground Rules
The participants must conduct themselves with respect toward each other and their attorney-mediator.
The participants should understand that they will need to work hard toward compromising and maintaining flexibility throughout the divorce mediation process.
The participants will need to cooperate with each other to resolve their outstanding differences. In particular, participants will need to use their best efforts to commit to the mediation process to arrive at a resolution of their issues and not threaten litigation without compromise.
The participants acknowledge that there is no formal discovery process in mediation and that they must fully and voluntarily cooperate and disclose all relevant, material documents and information.
All communication with your attorney-mediator about substantive issues will occur with both participants present or by email to all involved.
Neither blame nor fault should be brought into the divorce mediation session.
Decisions regarding the children are prioritized, and children should not be used as bargaining tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does mediation cost?
Our flat fee is typically between $5,000 and $8,000 for our comprehensive mediation services. This includes your mediation sessions (usually between two and four sessions), drafting and finalizing your Marital Settlement Agreement, and, in Pennsylvania, the preparation of your divorce documents and step-by-step assistance in filing your divorce with the court to obtain your Divorce Decree. Our total flat fee is typically less than what only one spouse would pay as an initial retainer for attorney representation in a litigated divorce, and thus only a small fraction of the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars two spouses can expect to pay to litigate their divorce.
When should we begin divorce mediation?
Once you have made the difficult decision to divorce, it pays to begin mediation as soon as possible. That said, it is never too late, even if you are already involved in divorce or custody litigation. It starts by reaching out, either through our contact form, or by calling us at (855) 928-2705. Our wonderful paralegal will answer your questions about our services and, when you’re ready, schedule a free consultation for you and your spouse with one of our attorney-mediators.
How long does the process take?
Mediation is measured in months, unlike litigation, which often takes years. Each mediation session is two hours, and most couples need two to four sessions in total. The entire process, from the day you first engage us, until the court issues your Divorce Decree, typically takes between six and nine months. This includes all of your mediation sessions, the drafting and finalizing your Marital Settlement Agreement and Custody Agreement and the completing and filing your divorce documents with the court, which results in the entry of your Divorce Decree.
Must we be in the same room, or can our mediator act as a go between?
Our proven divorce and custody mediation process always keeps both of you “at the table” together with your attorney-mediator. This is true whether you choose to mediate via Zoom or in person. Experience has proven that staying in the room together (even virtually) builds trust between the parties and in the attorney-mediator, which is essential to creating enduring agreements. Our attorney-mediators are highly skilled facilitators with extensive training and experience helping divorcing spouses reach agreements collaboratively, even when emotions are running high.
We Are Here to Help
Our team has the experience to guide you through the process.
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.