Mediation proves to be more advantageous for the family unit than
traditional divorce proceedings because it is not a combative or hostile experience.
Traditional divorce proceedings involve litigation and court proceedings.
It's also typically far less expensive than
traditional divorce proceedings.
Like a joint petition, a summary dissolution allows the couple to avoid many of the procedures involved with
traditional divorce proceedings, including a trial.
Rosalyn A. Metzger, Esq., a member of the Rotolo Karch Law team and a Family and Divorce Mediator certified by the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, is the author of a three - part article on Mediation, an alternative to
traditional divorce proceedings.
We can assist you through the most difficult situations that occur in
traditional divorce proceedings.
Though we have the experience, skill and knowledge gained from more than 30 years of representing men and women in
traditional divorce proceedings, we understand the appeal of the collaborative approach and encourage clients to resolve their differences amicably, whenever possible.
Not exact matches
Finding options during
divorce proceedings that move beyond the
traditional standards requires an experienced attorney who can negotiate with the other side and litigate effectively in front of a judge.
In
traditional divorce, since each spouse is zealously represented by their respective attorneys, it is no surprise that these
proceedings are quite costly due to the extensive time involved in building a case for one's positions, often with the assistance of one or more forensic accountants or business appraisers.
This
traditional view of
divorce proceedings is somewhat antiquated and can in large part be avoided Continue reading →
This
traditional view of
divorce proceedings is somewhat antiquated and can in large part be avoided in most circumstances.
Anyone who has been involved in a messy
divorce knows that
traditional proceedings often become protracted, bloody, scorched - earth battles that devastate all those involved emotionally and financially.
Traditional, contested
divorce proceedings may involve several heated trips to court, often requiring substantial legal fees and the intimidation of having to testify before a judge.
In a
traditional divorce, a judge makes the decisions and controls the
proceedings.
Informal
divorce negotiations and mediations are much less stressful than
traditional court
proceedings;
The more
traditional methods of settlement negotiations are built to fit all kinds of legal disputes, while collaborative
divorce proceedings are designed specifically to help families transition from one household into two, with as little damage as possible to the family assets and savings and with as little trauma as possible to the children.