Divorce Mediation Attorney Serving Bridgewater

One Attorney from Mediation Through Court Advocacy

Divorce mediation can address financial terms and decisions that shape a family’s future. Gary Blaustein, Attorney guides Bridgewater couples through negotiations and, when disputes remain, court advocacy.

Bridgewater couples work directly with Attorney Blaustein, a divorce mediation lawyer who has practiced divorce and family law in New Jersey since 1985. As a sole practitioner, he personally handles each mediation matter from the first session, including contentious divorces.

Call (908) 212-9630 to discuss the financial and family issues that need to be resolved.

Financial & Family Issues Addressed in Divorce Mediation

Mediation can cover property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support. Parents can also develop terms for parenting time and other practical responsibilities. The process allows both parties to identify disagreements and work toward acceptable terms.

New Jersey follows equitable distribution, which means marital property is divided fairly, though not necessarily equally. The court may consider the length of the marriage, each party’s age and health, and the standard of living established during the marriage.

Complex Assets & Substantial Marital Estates

His experience includes divorces involving complex financial assets and substantial marital estates. Mediation in a high-asset divorce may use creative financial solutions to address a complex asset portfolio and the circumstances of both parties.

Some matters require additional insight before informed negotiations can begin. When needed, he collaborates with financial advisors, accountants, valuation professionals, and family therapists on questions that extend beyond legal analysis.

How Divorce Mediation Works in New Jersey

In New Jersey, divorce is legally called dissolution. Couples can use mediation to address custody, parenting time, and financial issues before either spouse files a divorce complaint. Resolving these matters through mediation or another settlement process before filing is usually faster, less expensive, and more private than asking a court to decide every dispute.

Mediation is a voluntary settlement process in which the parties discuss possible terms without asking a judge to decide each issue. The discussions are generally confidential, subject to the exceptions established by New Jersey Court Rules 1:40-4(c) and 1:40-4(d). Legal guidance can clarify how those exceptions apply to a particular situation.

Mediation isn’t required when a restraining order is in place. A victim may still choose to participate voluntarily, but domestic violence can affect whether mediation is appropriate and how the process proceeds.

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Family Law Services

No Case Is Too Complex

Gary is always very helpful and efficient. He has helped numerous family members with professionalism and kindness.

- Celeste J.
Gary Blaustein is an outstanding lawyer. He will go above and beyond... he cares, and that's pretty rare to come by.

- Adam S.
He treated me like a person, not just another client. He is knowledgeable, fair, compassionate, and supportive.

- Former Client
My divorce case was extremely difficult, but because of Gary’s experience and knowledge of law, we succeeded!

- Kaz K.

From Mediation to a Marital Settlement Agreement

For Bridgewater divorce matters, the firm begins with mediation to pursue an amicable resolution. The discussions identify the terms the parties can resolve and clarify the disputes that remain.

When the parties reach an agreement, the terms are memorialized in a Marital Settlement Agreement. This document records the applicable financial and parenting provisions and is submitted to the New Jersey Superior Court for approval.

Mediation doesn’t always resolve every issue. If property division, support, custody, or another dispute remains contested, he can pursue it in court without requiring the client to begin again with new counsel.

Court-Connected Mediation for Bridgewater Divorce Cases

Bridgewater divorce cases proceed through the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Division, in the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren vicinage. Court mediation may become part of a pending case when private negotiations haven’t resolved all terms.

Under Court Rule 1:40-5, New Jersey courts require attempts at mediation for custody and parenting-time disputes when no domestic violence restraining order is in place. Unresolved financial disputes may be referred to the Early Settlement Panel, followed by post-panel economic mediation if no settlement is reached.

Important details include:

Parties generally have 14 days after a mediation referral to select a mediator before the court-appointed mediator identified in the referral order serves.
A court-roster mediator provides the first two hours on a case, including an initial one-hour session, without charge.
After those initial hours, a party may opt out. Fees for later sessions are generally shared at the mediator’s market rate and remain subject to applicable fee waivers.

These court-roster provisions apply to court-connected mediation. They don’t establish the price, number of sessions, or schedule for private divorce mediation.

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Explore a More Deliberate Path Through Divorce

For Bridgewater couples considering mediation, the firm’s contact form provides a way to share unresolved financial and family concerns. The attorney can explain how mediation may fit the circumstances and when litigation may become necessary.

A free consultation is available to Somerset Hills residents ready to explore their divorce options.

Call (908) 212-9630 to discuss divorce mediation with Attorney Blaustein.

High-Conflict Cases

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As a skilled litigator with decades in the courtroom, Attorney Blaustein is prepared for any direction your case may take.

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