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Divorce Planning & Mediation Services in New Jersey
“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
Free Consultation
30 Minutes — Virtual Session
Book an appointment for your initial divorce mediation session. Both parties need to be present. Appropriate for New Jersey residents only.*
*Divorce laws vary by state. Find a mediator in the state where you reside.
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Don’t worry. You do not need to complete any of the terms before your first divorce mediation session. For now, simply click the buttons 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.
Your plan will have many parts.
What’s in your piggy bank?
“I’m taking everything!”
Who pays whom, how much, and for how long?
Love requires support. So does the law.
Who gets the pets?
“Set your priorities. Know what you’re willing to give up in order to get what you want.”
—Barbara L. Leiding, NJAPM, Divorce Mediator
How does mediation work?
Divorce mediation is a guided collaboration to solve a common problem between two people.
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
“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
Fee
$250 / Hour
After your complimentary 30-minute consultation, the fee for divorce mediation is $250 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. If you cannot commit to a session, a 48 hour notice of cancellation is required.
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.
No commitment, pressure, or obligation.
“Let’s focus on your future.”
—Barbara L. Leiding, NJAPM, Divorce Mediator