The Mediator Blog

Articles and videos about solving legal disputes through mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

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By Howard Mendelson April 18, 2025
There are a multitude of issues and disputes that arise within housing and condo communities. We've seen them all. Mediation is key to successfully resolving disputes between residents and HOAs and between residents battling their neighbors.
By Howard Mendelson April 18, 2025
Older couples who want to keep things simple and cordial can use mediation to process an uncontested divorce. Mediation can help protect adult children and grandchildren and maintain relationships as well as reduce the financial cost of divorce.
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By Howard Mendelson April 9, 2025
Harassment and bullying are serious issues in New Jersey schools. Mediation can help parents, students, and educators resolve issues so that students can stay in class and receive the educational support the deserve in a safe learning environment.
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By Howard Mendelson April 4, 2025
Parenting coordination is a child-centered and parent-friendly way to co-parent that our courts, attorneys, and therapists all support.
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By Howard Mendelson April 2, 2025
In New Jersey, mediation is encouraged as a way to resolve conflicts without resorting to litigation.
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By Howard Mendelson April 2, 2025
A “child-centered” divorce requires, first and foremost, empathy by, for, and between the divorcing parents.
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