Divorce Mediation in New York & New Jersey
Structured, attorney-guided negotiation to reach agreement on property, custody, and support without full litigation. Keeps control and costs in your hands.
What Is Divorce Mediation?
A confidential process where both spouses meet with a neutral mediator to resolve custody, parenting time, support, and property. We prepare you for each session, draft the terms, and convert the result into court-ready documents.
Why Choose Mediation?
Mediation gives you more control over the outcome, reduces costs, and moves faster than traditional litigation. It’s private, practical, and focused on real solutions instead of courtroom battles. Because both sides take part in shaping the terms, people are more likely to follow the agreement once it’s signed.
divorce mediation process and covered issues
We start with a strategy consult to set goals and gather documents, then prep budgets, parenting proposals, and settlement ranges. During mediation, we follow a clear agenda, explore options, and reality-test. When terms are reached, we draft a term sheet and convert it into final documents: a Separation Agreement or Marital Settlement Agreement, a parenting plan, and the judgment packet.
Coverage includes custody and parenting time, child support with add-ons and insurance, spousal support amounts and duration, property and debts including home equity, retirement with QDRO language, business interests, vehicles, and credit cards, plus enforcement provisions like timelines, security for payments, and fee clauses.
Service Area
New York City and surrounding counties. Northern and Central New Jersey, including Hudson, Essex, Bergen, Union, Middlesex, and Passaic.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do we still need lawyers if we mediate?
Yes. The mediator is neutral. We advise you, prepare you, and draft court-ready documents.
How long does mediation take?
Often 2 to 8 weeks, driven by disclosure and signatures.
Is mediation binding?
The signed agreement is binding and can be filed with a divorce judgment.
What if mediation stalls?
We narrow issues, try a targeted session, or pivot to litigation on the remaining points only.
Can we mediate if a case is already filed?
Yes. We can pause deadlines where appropriate and submit the agreement for judgment.