FAQ

• Will I have to take off work to go to mediation?

Absolutely not. My mediation services are specifically designed for busy people and
families. There is no need to miss work, your child’s sporting events, or anything else
that is important to you. My hours are at night and on the weekends. However, I can
work around your schedule.

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• Will the person that I meet during my free consultation be the mediator?

Yes, I meet with all prospective clients and perform all of the mediations. It is important for you to meet the person in advance and that all parties are comfortable with the mediators for the mediation to work for you.

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• How much does mediation cost?

You can pay the hourly rate and pay as you go. You will be charged for all mediation
meetings and any time that I spend working on your case. A detailed bill will be provided to you and is payable upon receipt. You might be asked to pay a retainer. If you prefer to pay a flat fee, it can be provided after the initial consultation and you can set up a payment plan. The objective is to find a solution that works for you.

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• What is the role of the mediator?

A mediator is a neutral party to help you through difficult and sometimes emotional
decisions and disputes. I will help you explore options and keep the conversation moving forward. I will bring my knowledge and experience to help you understand the decisions and possible consequences. There may also be times when it is necessary to refer you to a third-party expert for more complicated issues.

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• Are you certified?

There is no such thing as a certified mediator in NJ. However, I am a member of the
NJPM, hold a Certificate from NJPM divorce mediation training, and have several years of mediating issues in a corporate environment.

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• What are the advantages of mediation?

  • You can benefit from substantial cost savings compared to an adversarial legal battle.

  • You have flexibility as to when you will meet to go through the process instead of showing up at court-appointed times.

  • You can control the pace of the mediation and go as quickly or slowly as you want.

  • You will end the process in a better place and still try to operate as a cohesive family without the animosity that builds up through a prolonged legal battle.

  • In court, there is a feeling that one person wins and the other one loses. In mediation, I will foster an environment of compromise and agreement to reach a reasonable solution.

  • In court, a judge will decide your fate and in NJ divorce courts there are not
    always hard rules, so it is at the discretion of the judge. Through mediation, you will maintain a bigger ownership of the outcome of your divorce or other situation.

  • Post-mediation relationships are typically better than one that is followed by extensive legal battles with attorneys and judges or arbitrators.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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• Do all parties have to agree to participate in mediation?

In order for a mediation to be successful, all parties need to have the desire to resolve the disputes in a reasonable matter and be willing to make it work.

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• How long does mediation take?

That depends on you. If you come to mediation prepared with anything that is asked of you and you are both willing to make it work, it can go quickly. It also depends on how many topics you are disagreeing about.

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• Where is your office?

All of my mediations take place on Zoom. You are expected to be on camera and no one else is allowed to be in the room during mediation. Mediation is not allowed to be recorded. In the event that one party records the mediation, it is not admissible in court and nothing that you say to me can be used in a court proceeding.