It can take months or, sometimes, years to settle a legal dispute in court. Filing initial processes, serving those processes on the opposing party, waiting for their response, discovery, getting a date for a court hearing, are all part of the litigation process. The rules of litigation and the courts dictate how long these processes will take. Unfortunately, parties cannot rush the court process, except in limited instances. While all of this is ongoing, acrimony deepens between the parties, and in the end, only one person “wins.” The process is stressful, costly, and lengthy. Luckily, there are more efficient dispute resolution processes that can resolve disputes while trying to preserve the relationship between the parties. Mediation is one of such processes, and as long as the process is fair and just, mediation outcomes are recognized and respected even by the courts. As a local, family-owned firm, you and your case matter to us, and our Livingston mediation lawyers are here to help.
Why Choose A Livingston Mediation Attorney From Nitti & Nitti?
Joseph Nitti, Esq., has handled family law cases throughout New Jersey since 1986. You can count on him for the knowledgeable advocacy you want on your side.
Our Managing Partner, Joseph Nitti, Esq., is a certified mediator and is also trained in collaborative law. Both of these options can streamline the family law process and help you obtain timely results.
Our goal is to help you resolve your concerns in an efficient and effective manner – without wasting your valuable time and money.
If you are in Livingston, our mediation lawyers can help you resolve your family law issues in a timely and cost-effective manner. Call us at (973) 226-4141 to schedule your free consultation.
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a non-adversarial dispute resolution process that allows disputing parties to negotiate a resolution to their issues. They are guided through the negotiation process by a mediator whose role is not to decide for them but to maintain an environment that encourages free communication and exchanges between the parties. From the process, the parties reach a negotiated agreement that they can both accept. The advantage of mediation over litigation is that it offers a win-win resolution to the issues between the parties and keeps the parties in control of the final outcome.
Why You Need an Experienced Mediation Attorney
Although the mediation process might be different from litigation, achieving a fair and just outcome requires the same diligence in gathering evidence. In instances such as divorce, justice cannot be done in resolving matters like the division of property, child support, and child custody without the input of experts such as accountants and child psychologists.
While the process takes place outside the courthouse, it still involves your legal rights, and in most instances, a party to mediation will be bound by their signed mediated agreement. There are instances where the courts will set aside a mediated agreement, but if that becomes necessary, then the initial objective to keep the matter out of the courts is defeated. Having a mediation lawyer who understands the law and is looking out for your interests, will reduce the likelihood of rehashing settled matters again in court.
Contact A Livingston Mediation Attorney Today
If you are looking for a mediator in Livingston, call us at (973) 226-4141 for your free consultation, or click here to speak with one of our experienced mediators.
