Attorney and Accredited Mediator in Northern and Central New Jersey
Helping You Resolve Family Law Disputes Through Mediation and Arbitration
At the Law Offices of Gary Blaustein, Esq., we have over 25 years of experience representing men and women throughout Northern and Central New Jersey, including Somerset County, Hunterdon County and Union County in family law matters. Our years in practice have taught us that every legal situation is unique and that different strategies are essential for different clients. As a lawyer and an accredited mediator, Gary Blaustein offers clients alternative means of dispute resolution, tailoring any efforts to help you get the result you need. To discuss how mediation or arbitration can help you resolve a divorce or family law dispute, contact our office or call us in Bedminster at 908-741-4185 or in Union at 908-364-2467.
Using Mediation to Resolve Your Family Law Concerns
We can help you use mediation or arbitration to avoid the time and expense of divorce litigation. In mediation proceedings, you work with a neutral third party to find mutually beneficial ways to resolve your differences. The mediator will listen to your explanation of the situation, but will not take testimony, consider legal arguments or render a decision. Instead, the mediator will act as a facilitator, helping you work with the other party to come to agreement.
In family law or divorce mediation, we can act as your advocate, representing your interests before the mediator, or we can serve as the neutral mediator. If we serve as the mediator, we won't represent you, but will work with you to bring about a successful resolution.
We encourage clients to consider mediation for a number of reasons:
- mediation gives you more control of the outcome, so that you don't have to depend on the ruling of a court
- mediation is often less-expensive, as you can avoid most of the expense associated with trial
- mediation often produces results in a more timely fashion — you don't have to wait for time on the court's docket
If you reach agreement in mediation, we will help you prepare an agreement setting forth the terms, which will be enforceable in a court of law.
Arbitration in Family Law Matters
In arbitration, you bring your issues before an expert or panel of experts, who will ultimately tell you how they believe the case should be resolved. Arbitration can be binding (you must accept the panel's decision) or non-binding (you may reject the panel's finding).
In arbitration proceedings, we will act as your advocate, presenting evidence to the panel and making legal arguments to support your position. Like mediation, arbitration can help you minimize the time and expense necessary to settle your divorce issues.
Contact Our Offices
To set up an appointment for an initial consultation, contact us by e-mail or call us at 908-741-4185 in Bedminster or at 908-364-2467 in Union. We accept all major credit cards.
