NEW JERSEY DIVORCE & FAMILY MEDIATION

Evening Hours Available | Virtual or In-person | Free Initial Consult

My job is to help you move forward even when communication seems impossible. Conflict does not have to ruin relationships. The process has been carefully constructed to be clear and manageable to avoid overwhelm and give you each an opportunity to share your needs and desired outcomes. At P8 Mediations, we provide a structured, flexible process that encourages parties to find solutions that work for everyone.

THE PROCESS

Step One: Initial Consultation

After your initial complimentary phone consultation where we all agree as to the type of mediation needed and the kind of plan, you will need to fill out forms. They can be mailed to you or found here. It’s important to complete these forms to move forward. After completing and returning the forms, we’’ll set up a meeting in person or via Zoom to discuss the history of your marriage and review the information you provided.

After listening to each of you, we will develop a true understanding of your individual situation and address all concerns. We will make recommendations in the best interest of both of you and your children or dependents, or pets if you have them. We will then determine approximately how many sessions it will require to reach your agreement depending on the complexity of your situation.

Step Two: Mediation Sessions

Usually, sessions are 90 minutes in length and scheduled over a period of several weeks. During your mediation sessions, , we will work with you to resolve all aspects of your divorce and create a Memorandum of Understanding, a non-binding agreement. Sometimes we will talk to you together and sometimes separately. Every conversation is kept confidential as confidentiality is a trademark of successful mediations.

We will help you find the best resolution to important topics including but not limited to:

Distribution of Assets and Liabilities

Determination of Spousal Support

Division of Pensions and/or Retirement Accounts

Determination of Child Custody

Determination of Child Support

Pet Custody

We will address these matters and outline them in detail in once document. This will save you time, money and further heartbreak. Also this process ensures you retain power over your future, not the courts (which can be varied and unpredictable depending on the Judge assigned to your divorce case).

Step Three: Drafting the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Next Steps

After completing your mediation sessions, we will draft your Memorandum of Understanding. Both you and your spouse will receive copies of the agreement with the opportunity to review thoroughly.

After you and your spouse have agreed on the final Memorandum of Understanding you have two options:

1. You will be able to take the MOU to independent Attorneys who will add additional legal language to turn it into a Marital Settlement Agreement that will be filed with the court to settle your divorce; or

2. You can file the paperwork yourself with the court to settle your divorce. We do not recommend this option as it is important for each of you to have independent counsel to review the MOU. We can provide you with a list of mediator-friendly Attorneys who will review and file your document for a reasonable fee. It is your choice, however.

We will discuss the options to help you decide which choice is best for you. We also have a lot of resources available to you, from real estate agents specializing in divorcing couples selling their home to financial experts and therapists. You are not alone. We are here to help you get through this and thrive.

This is YOUR process.

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Simple Split Plan.

You and your partner have decided to call it quits. You don’t have kids, your assets are under $250,000, and you don’t anticipate any heavy conflicts. We will work with you to keep the costs at a minimum.

Smart Split Plan.

You and your partner have decided to call it quits. But you are both still on good terms (life is short, why not?). You have kids, pets, accounts, and stuff. Your divorce sounds tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. With an individualized guide map beginning with what’s best for the kids, we will craft together a fair and equitable memorandum of understanding so you can move forward in your life with as little disruption as possible. This may take more than a few sessions, but it will cost a fraction of what attorneys will cost.

Gray Divorce Plan.

Your kids are grown and flown. You and your partner have drifted apart. It’s time to move forward, find the life you dream of and let bygone be bygones.

There are many shades of grey divorces. But they all share similar characteristics. Transitioning out of a long-term marriage can be liberating with the right person leading you to independence. But it won’t be easy getting there, even if you think it will be. Dividing property and assets (and pets) are often loaded emotional discussions. When loss is involved emotions can run high.

We, here at P8, use emotional intelligence tools to help you navigate the rocky waters of starting over. Contact us to share your story and learn more how we can help you reach your happily ever after. It’s never too late.

Did you know that New Jersey treats pets like property? As pet owners, ourselves, we know that is outrageous. Our pets are more than just property, they are part of the family and should be treated as such. Avoid heartbreak by going to court and letting a judge decide how much your pet is worth. Your pet is priceless!

As a process expert who also knows the law and understands the emotional bonds of pets, let us help you formulate a plan that takes account how invaluable your pet is to both of you.

Pet Custody

Premarital Agreement Mediation

Geared towards older couples and second marriages, this service aims to ensure mutual understanding between the couple as to how assets and liabilities pre-marriage will be handled. It’s a good idea to sort this out now as adults entering into a loving mature relationship. Don’t be blinded by love, you did that once.

Elder Mediation

Your elder loved one is unable to care for himself/herself anymore and the family (siblings, cousins, uncles, aunts) can’t agree how to help. Yes there are Advance Directives and Durable Power of Attorney, but sometimes that’s not enough. Sometimes you need a process expert to help all of you make difficult decisions.

We’ve gone through it. We can help.