Divorce

New Jersey Mediation and Collaborative Law Attorney

In order to begin a divorce one of the spousal parties must file a complaint with the Superior Court.  An agreement is incorporated into the judgment that is made in lieu of trial. In a trial the decisions would be made solely at the discretion of the judge.  There are alternatives to litigation such as:

• Mediation:  a method of dispute resolution that involves a third party mediator that helps to resolve disputes but makes no decisions regarding them.  The spousal parties are responsible for all agreements made
• Collaborative Divorce:  a collaborative divorce utilizes collaborative law.  This is similar to mediation in that it in no way involves litigation but instead of a neutral attorney mediator, each spouse has an attorney that protects his or her own interests.  Even so, this method of divorce is usually far more amicable than litigation.
• Litigation: the judge may decide the agreements made or agreements may be negotiated during the litigation process.

A New Jersey Mediation Law Attorney can review your particular situation and tell you what kind of method is right for your divorce.

New Jersey Divorce Lawyer:  All Types of Divorce Cases

We understand that this is an extremely difficult time for you and your former partner. Even if there is little to no oppositional behavior, divorce can be very emotionally draining.  If the terms of the divorce are not decided upon it can spell misery for both parties.  An expensive legal battle is enough to do some people in.  If you enter into the court system, you may have to wait years before your divorce is final.  Unable to reach a resolution, many trying to obtain divorce feel as though they cannot move on with their lives.

At the Law Office of Stephen P. Monaghan, we are determined to help our clients through a successful divorce.  There may be a number of alternatives to litigation that you were not aware of that are better suited to your particular situation.  If you are on fair terms with your spouse, litigation may not be necessary.  In many cases, the fact that you both want to expedite the divorce and are concerned about the best interests of any children involved is enough to carry out a successful divorce.

Contact a New Jersey Divorce Attorney if you would like to find out what options are available to you.