Are Divorce Mediation Agreements Binding?
As a NJ divorce mediator it’s my job to help couples work through their differences and come to agreements in the four major areas of mediation as listed under our “About Divorce Mediation” section, ultimately ending up with a Memorandum of Understanding the parties can use as the terms of their divorce. So you might then be wondering: are divorce mediation agreements binding? The answer? Not until the parties make them so – which is a terrific advantage for divorce mediation.
You see in today’s horrific economy, many couples are choosing to delay the ultimate filing of their divorce yet they want some sort of agreement that outlines the basic rules of the road that outline how they’ll operate until such time when they divorce. New Jersey does not have legal separation so the Memorandum of Understanding (the fancy name for the divorce mediation agreement) can be used as guidance on how to operate in the meantime as well as serve as the instructions how the parties will proceed once a formal divorce is entered with the courts once again, providing you and your spouse the control you want, need and deserve regarding the terms of your divorce.
Call me at (908) 864-2177 and let’s talk about your situation- I know I can help.
Mr. Dillon is one of less than 100 Accredited Professional Mediators in the State of New Jersey having gone through an extensive professional review and credentialing process by the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators. This prestigious designation puts Mr. Dillon in an elite group of NJ divorce mediation professionals who share an advanced level of expertise and professional experience. He can be reached at (908) 864-2177.
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