Let’s Focus on Your Future
“Divorce mediation is not therapy, counseling or legal representation.
It is a facilitative process that guides the negotiations of a divorcing couple, until agreement is reached — and they can move forward with their lives.”
— Barbara L. Leiding, NJAPM, Divorce Mediator
“Because life comes in chapters.”
Start Creating Your Divorce Agreement
“Life comes in chapters. You just need to plan where you’re going. I can help you with that.” — Barbara L. Leiding, NJAPM, Divorce Mediator
Don’t worry. You do not need to complete any of the terms before your first divorce mediation session. For now, simply click the Divorce Planning Tools below to become familiar with the information you and your spouse will need to provide. Download the helpful documents, too. Just like your initial consultation, they’re free.
Divorce Planning Tools
Your parenting plan will have many parts.
All parts of your plan revolve around what is in the best interest of the child or children. Review the following with that sentiment in mind, including Custody, Weekly Schedule, Holidays & more…
What’s in your piggy bank?
Will you keep, limit or cut any of your monthly expenses? You need to be transparent when you and your spouse live apart — or even if you decide to remain under the same roof. If you do not already have a full accounting more…
“I’m taking everything!”
No, you most likely will not take “everything” during the Division of Assets phase of your divorce negotiations. You may not even get half, because New Jersey is an “Equitable Distribution” (as opposed to more…
Who pays whom? How much? And for how long?
You probably already know who (if either of you) will be paying whom. You may not yet know how long those dollars (if any) will flow from one hand to the other. But what you really want to know is more…
Love requires support. So does the law.
Child Support is the right of the child. It cannot be waived. According to law, it is mandatory. Many factors contribute to determining it. A software program, such as more…
Who gets the pets?
Pets were once considered to be “property,” and treated as such during divorce mediation. No longer. Today, views are progressing. Pets are now recognized as having subjective value to an more…
“Know your priorities. Decide what you’re willing to give up to get what you want the most.” — Barbara L. Leiding, NJAPM, Divorce Mediator
How does mediation work?
Divorce mediation is not therapy, counseling or legal representation. It is…
…a facilitative process that guides the negotiations of a divorcing couple, until agreement is reached — and they can move forward with their lives.
Mediating your divorce agreement will save you time, money and stress. Unlike litigation, where a judge makes the decisions, you and your spouse get the ball rolling by creating your proposed agreement, and then letting your Divorce Mediator guide your negotiations.
It’s a process that allows you the control in planning the next chapter in your lives.
Through monitored discussions on your Parenting Plan, Monthly Budgets, Division of Assets, Alimony, Child Support, and Pet Arrangements, the objective is to provide a cooperative means for defining a new lifestyle structure.
As an added incentive....
When you approach divorce planning as a common problem two people need to solve together — as opposed to launching an expensive and contentious court battle— it is possible to more easily let go of past marital issues, in favor of moving forward with a clarified vision of the future.
Mediation is not therapy.
Mediating your divorce agreement is also not an opportunity to launch a litigious battle. Your Divorce Mediator will not be your judge and jury, but will manage your negotiations in a way that is balanced and productive, serving as a neutral third party.
New Jersey Residents Only
Divorce laws vary by state. That’s why you need to find a divorce mediator within the state where you and your spouse reside.
“When you choose to mediate your divorce, you choose to shape your future — as opposed to letting a judge do it for you.”
— Barbara L. Leiding, NJAPM, Divorce Mediator
Still have questions?
“I’ll mediate your negotiations as an impartial third party to assure they are fair and balanced to both sides.”
— Barbara L. Leiding, NJAPM, Divorce Mediator
Payment
After your complimentary 30-minute consultation, the fee for divorce mediation is $260 per hour — significantly lower than attorney fees.
Payment is charged on a pay-as-you-go basis by credit or debit card through PayPal.
You are not obligated to a minimum number of sessions and can stop at any time. You will only pay for the sessions you schedule.
Any work conducted by the mediator outside of a session will be charged on a quarter-hour basis.
“Wounds may be deep today, but a fresh beginning can bring unexpected pleasures tomorrow.”
— Barbara L. Leiding, NJAPM, Divorce Mediator
Try a free consultation. See if it’s right for you.
30 minutes. Virtual session. New Jersey residents only.
No commitment, pressure, or obligation.