Divorce Mediation

South Jersey Divorce Mediation Attorneys

The adversarial court process is well-suited for criminal cases, car accidents, and contract disputes. However, it is often ill-suited for resolving disputes among family members. In many cases, the adversarial process tragically and irretrievably destroys the ability of either parent to maintain a civil relationship after the divorce, which is essential if children are involved.

Mediation, as an alternative to a litigated divorce, maintains as its highest value the integrity and preservation of a quality, post-divorce relationship between the parties, whether for the benefit of the children or for the dignity of the people involved.

Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR. It allows you and your spouse to resolve issues such as child custody, child visitation, property settlement, and equitable distribution of property while never getting near a judge.

Mediation sessions last no more than two hours. The sessions typically total three or four. In the 17 years our lawyers have handled divorce mediation cases, we have never had a case exceed more than five sessions.

The sessions are confidential and devoted exclusively to problem-solving. They do not provide an opportunity for their party to vent their emotional agenda or engage in recriminations. The reality is that New Jersey has been a no-fault divorce jurisdiction for over 30 years. This means that whatever caused the end of your personal relationship has no bearing on how we address the important business issues. The mediation sessions are strictly business.

To schedule a consultation, contact New Jersey divorce mediation attorneys Christopher Musulin and Colleen McGuigan. With office in Mount Holly, we serve clients throughout South Jersey.

Your Divorce Mediation Attorneys

Christopher Musulin has mediated both civil and matrimonial disputes since 1989. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the author of numerous books and articles on divorce.

Colleen A. McGuigan is a member of the Burlington County Bar Association and the New Jersey Bar Association.