Role of a Mediator v. Role of Arbitrator
Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) provides alternatives to formal legal proceedings such as trials. Resolutions through ADR are often more efficient, less costly... Read More
Meet Our Mediators: Barbara Ulrichsen, Esq.
Barbara is a partner at Ulrichsen Rosen & Freed LLC. She is qualified as a mediator under R. 1:40 and is certified... Read More
Minkowitz v. Isreali Dual Role as Arbitrator and Mediator
In Minkowitz v. Isreali, 433 N.J. Super. 11 (App. Div. 2013) the Appellate Division discussed the limitations surrounding the same person acting... Read More
Fawzy v. Fawzy – Arbitrating Custody and Parenting Time Disputes
In Fawzy v. Fawzy, 199, N.J. 456 (2009) the parties agreed to attend binding arbitration to resolve all matters of their divorce,... Read More
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party helps clients to resolve family law disputes and reach... Read More
Meet Our Mediators: Derek M. Freed, Esq.
Derek is a partner at Ulrichsen Rosen & Freed LLC. He is qualified as a mediator under R. 1:40 and certified as... Read More
Case Synopsis Lehr v. Affilito, 382 N.J. Super. 376 (App. Div. 2006)
In Lehr v. Affilito 382 N.J. Super. 376 (App. Div. 2006) the Appellate Division reinforced that mediation is confidential and that a... Read More
Explanation of New Jersey Court Rule 1:40-4(c) and New Jersey Court Rule 1:40-4(d).
All communication exchanged during mediation is confidential. New Jersey Court Rule 1:40(d) addresses confidentiality and specifically states, “no party, mediator, or other... Read More
Divorce Mediation Considerations
A client recently asked us how to best prepare for their upcoming divorce mediation and what to expect regarding the process. While... Read More
“Y” is for Yearly – Review Your Divorce Agreement
“Y” is for Yearly Review Your Divorce Agreement Once you are divorced and a settlement agreement has been entered, it is tempting... Read More