Alternative Dispute Resolution at Romanowski Law Offices, Consistently Voted New Jersey Super Lawyer in Family Law - 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008

1. Alternative Dispute
Resolution (NJ ADR) NJ
Divorce Mediation, NJ
Custody Mediaton
Collaborative Divorce:
New Jersey Collaborative Divorce or Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) is generally less costly and time-consuming
than litigation. Clients are a vital part of the settlement team,
which consists of both parties, both attorneys and the
occasional jointly retained expert. The goal is for the parties to
work cooperatively with each other to resolve issues.
The process is much less fear and anxiety producing than
resorting to court proceedings and focuses on creating a
climate that facilitates "win-win" settlements.
To find out if Collaborative Divorce may be right for your
situation, request a free, confidential, no obligation 20-minute
consultation: 732-603-8585.
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Mediation & Arbitration:
NJ Divorce and Custody Mediation is a process in which a
trained mediator helps a couple to make family law related
decisions such as child custody, support, alimony and equitable
distribution, without court involvement. Rather than making

2. decisions for the parties, the mediator helps them to make
their own decisions with expert guidance. The result is more
satisfying for the parties and generally produces more durable
solutions than those achieved and ultimately imposed upon the
parties through litigation.
To find out if Mediation is the right solution for you, request a
free, confidential, no obligation 20-minute consultation: 732-
603-8585.
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Progressive Divorce:
Progressive Divorce is a staged or incremental approach to
family law.
The approach is outcome-focused based on the parties'
individual levels of ability and willingness to participate and
reach an agreement. Progression from unwilling and unable to
willing and able requires careful facilitation. Finally, there is a
definite consulting methodology.
The Four Phases
Progressive Divorce moves through a progression of phases:
1. Value-Added Divorce Facilitation;
2. Trial Collaboration;
3. Recusal Pact and
4. Conclusion.

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New Jersey Divorce & Custody Mediation Advantages
A divorce or parenting mediation can be what the couples
choose it to be. It is the mediator's job to think of each family
as unique and to help the couple sort out the needs of
everyone involved, including the couple, their children, and
even — at times — the grandparents.
The parties can resolve all issues that comprise the terms of a
divorce or separation agreement at the mediation, or they can
mediate a portion of their divorce or custody and parenting
issues, leaving the remainder for their attorneys to sort out
following the mediation.
Separation and divorce are among the most painful and
disruptive events that an individual and family can experience.
The problems are both financial and emotional, deeply
touching all members of the family. One of the aims of
mediation is to reduce this tension — not add to it. With the
help of the mediator, couples negotiate their own settlement
and learn the techniques for resolving future differences.
Mediation is one of the ways separating or divorcing couples
can retain control over the decisions affecting their lives, while
keeping their children from getting caught in the middle.
Mediation is not just for couples who already know how to
cooperate with one another. Successful mediators can show

4. people how to work together productively, in spite of their
anger, disappointment and differences.
During mediation other professional services are sometimes
needed, such as those of accountants, lawyers, financial
planners, career counselors, psychotherapists and child
psychologists. Joint hiring of common experts is usually
recommended.
For more details contact us at
Address: Romanowski Law Offices
475 Main Street - 2nd Floor
Methchen, NJ 08840
Ph No: 732-603-8585