Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Law
New Jersey Divorce ADR Lawyers
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Mediation, Arbitration And Collaborative Law
In mediation, the parties and their attorneys discuss the case under the supervision of a mediator. Mediators are neutral parties; they do not have authority to make decisions in the case. They work to help the parties reach an agreement via discussion and negotiation. We can represent you at mediation as your attorney. In addition, we can act as mediators at another lawyer’s request. We cannot, however, be your mediator and lawyer simultaneously.
In arbitration, the parties agree to let an arbitrator decide the outcome of the case. The arbitrator’s role is similar to that of a judge. Arbitrators review evidence and hear statements from each party. The lawyers for each party then present a summary of the evidence. After analyzing the evidence, the arbitrator makes a legally binding decision.
For collaborative divorce, each party retains a lawyer and signs an agreement stating that they will resolve all issues and reach a negotiated settlement. If they are unable to do so, the attorneys must withdraw and the couple will go to trial with new attorneys. Because the couple will need to spend additional time and money hiring new lawyers and going to trial if the collaboration fails, there is incentive to work together productively.
Contact A Family Collaborative Law Lawyer
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Significant Cases
- Isaacson v. Isaacson, 348 N.J. Super. 560 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 174 N.J. 364 (2002)
- Fawzy v. Fawzy, 199 N.J. 456 (2009)
- Lerner v. Laufer, 359 N.J. Super. 201 (App. Div.), certif. denied, 177 N.J. 223 (2003)