Divorce is seen as an emotional, complicated process. Dealing with a divorce exclusively in court is not ideal for couples. Fortunately, a substitute to the conventional long and pricey divorce process may be chosen: divorce mediation. Divorce mediation is often used by individuals seeking a more cooperative divorce.
Lately, mediation has grown in popularity. Many couples will defer to mediation in order to avoid a long hearing in court.
A thorough and experienced divorce mediator should be able to mitigate problems in some of the most combative marriages. A qualified mediator will work with each side evenly and without bias. Impartiality makes sure that couples not only arrive at a fair and reasonable decision, but that the agreement is also more likely to be kept, since both spouses helped come to the decision. The mediator’s duty is to make sure that any legal decisions are made impartially.
Mediators are adept at handling delicate situations like divorce. They needs to be the right fit for each person in order to be effective. Pick a mediator you respect who has the best interests of you and your spouse at heart.
One of only a handful of Supreme Court-certified Matrimonial Law Attorneys in NJ, Partner Vincent DeLuca, Esq. is also a specially trained court-approved Family Law Mediator and Economic Mediator. As a Rule 1:40 Family Law Mediator, Mr. DeLuca is trained in divorce mediation, conflict management and assisting clients with the negotiations and problem solving they need to resolve family disputes and quarrels. In addition, Mr. DeLuca is a founding member and former President of the Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group, which promotes the resolution of family disagreements through a collaborative, less confrontational out-of-court process.
Impartial divorce mediators from Villani & DeLuca have the capability to help NJ couples seeking divorce. Villani & DeLuca divorce mediators will work alongside each party to find original resolutions to divorce disagreements, making sure that you have a voice in the results of your divorce.
The goal of mediation is to come to an agreement on positions that help both people. However, an agreement will only take place with the involvement of a mediator who has been employed by both parties. Once a mediation professional is chosen, that person will endeavor to find solutions for both spouses.
Hopefully, once you set foot in court to complete the divorce, you and your spouse will have previously settled on terms. The capacity to meet in the middle with your spouse in a civil manner is what makes divorce mediation work. Terms set in the memorandum help court proceedings reach a hastier finalization.
Typically there are two key areas where a divorce mediator spends most of their time: money and custody.
Finances are frequently the topic of debate during divorce. A few of the specific financial woes a mediator will work to resolve are spousal support, property allocation and separation of retirement funds.
Ending your marriage peaceably can be a problematic process, although custody battles will make it even harder without the assistance of a good mediator. If you have a dispute regarding the custody of a child or issues like visitation rights and child support, a mediator has the ability to allow each side to reach a deal that works best for the child.
See below for what Villani & DeLuca will do for our clients during mediation:
– Sensible decisions for each party involved in the divorce
– A confidential mediation, where nothing said may be brought up in court
– Children’s interests are prioritized above parents’ individual wants
– Decreased time in court, with lower lawyer fees
– Less bureaucracy with a speedy, yet thorough process
Do not rely on older divorce methods that will require longer time spent in court and might create more emotional pain. Get assistance from Villani & DeLuca so that you and your spouse will reach an understanding and move on with your life. Call 732-965-3350 to talk to a Seaside Park family mediator today and find an answer with everyone’s best interests at heart.
