If you’re thinking about divorce — and you’re hoping to avoid a long, expensive legal battle — you might be asking:
❓ “Can we just use a mediator and skip the lawyers?”
✅ The answer: Yes — in many cases, you can get divorced in New Jersey through mediation without hiring attorneys.
At Guaranteed Divorce Mediation (GDM Online), we help couples from Bergen, Middlesex, Monmouth, Union, and across NJ settle:
- Custody
- Support
- Alimony
- Property division
… all without hiring lawyers or going to court.
Here’s how it works — and when legal counsel may (or may not) be necessary.
🧘♀️ What Is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a process where both spouses meet with a neutral third-party mediator to work out the terms of their divorce.
Instead of battling in court, you:
- Meet in structured sessions (we do them via Zoom)
- Discuss everything from parenting to finances
- Create a written Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA)
- File for an uncontested divorce — often without any court appearance at all
It’s private. It’s fast. And it’s often much more affordable than litigation.
👥 Do We Need Lawyers to Mediate in NJ?
No — New Jersey does not require you to hire lawyers to mediate your divorce.
You can absolutely complete:
- Child custody and divorce mediation in New Jersey
- Property division agreements
- Support and parenting plans
… without having lawyers on either side.
In fact, many of our clients never retain attorneys at all — they reach a fair agreement, we prepare the paperwork, and they file for divorce “on the papers” with the court.
🏆 When Lawyer-Free Mediation Works Best
At GDM, divorce mediation without lawyers in New Jersey works well when:
✅ Both parties are willing to work toward an agreement
✅ There is no domestic violence or coercion
✅ Both understand their rights and are comfortable asking questions
✅ The goal is a clean, fair split — not revenge
✅ You want to preserve a co-parenting relationship
👨👩👧 Can You Mediate Child Custody Without a Lawyer?
Yes — absolutely.
We help parents every day craft custom parenting plans that become part of their divorce judgment. These cover:
- Legal and physical custody
- Week-to-week schedules
- Holiday rotations
- Pickups/drop-offs
- Travel, extracurriculars, school decisions
You don’t need a judge to decide your life — you and your co-parent can do that yourselves, with a mediator’s guidance.
💰 What If One of Us Wants a Lawyer?
That’s totally fine.
Mediation is still possible even if only one party has legal representation — as long as:
- Everyone is transparent
- The attorney doesn’t try to take over the process
- You both want to stay out of court
Some clients choose to have a lawyer review the agreement at the end — and that’s OK, too. Mediation stays in control.
💸 Flat-Fee Divorce Mediation in NJ (No Hourly Billing)
We offer transparent, all-inclusive flat fees — not $500/hour lawyer rates.
| Situation | Flat Fee Range | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple (no kids, no assets) | $1,000–$1,500 | MSA + court guidance |
| With Parenting + Support | $2,000–$3,750 | Parenting plan + support + MSA |
| Complex (home, pensions, custody) | $3,500–$6500 approx | Full-service mediation + documents |
✅ Split the cost between both spouses
✅ Add-on: MSA filing assistance, CIS prep, notary, etc.
📘 Case Example: Union County Mediation, No Lawyers Needed
Case: Danielle and Marcus, married 7 years, two young kids, living in Rahway.
They were civil, but not on the same page. Lawyers told them:
“You’ll need to go to court to fight this out.”
Instead, they came to GDM.
We helped them:
- Clarify their parenting goals
- Draft a 50/50 shared schedule
- Calculate NJ guideline child support
- Mediate division of their home equity
They reached full agreement in 4 Zoom sessions, and filed “on the papers” in Union County — no court appearance required.
💬 “We saved $25,000 — and didn’t traumatize our kids.”
📍 We Serve Couples Across NJ — 100% Online
We help people in:
- Bergen County – Paramus, Hackensack, Ridgewood
- Middlesex County – Edison, Woodbridge, East Brunswick
- Monmouth County – Freehold, Red Bank, Asbury Park
- Union County – Elizabeth, Linden, Westfield
- … and statewide via Zoom
❓ FAQs – Divorce Mediation Without Lawyers in New Jersey
❓ Is a lawyer required to file for divorce?
🟢 No. You can file pro se (without a lawyer) if you have a signed settlement agreement.
❓ Will the judge accept our mediation agreement?
🟢 Yes, if it’s fair, detailed, and voluntarily signed, courts regularly approve mediated settlements in NJ.
❓ Can we mediate custody and child support without lawyers?
🟢 Yes. We calculate child support using NJ guidelines and help you create a parenting plan that meets court standards.
❓ What if one of us changes our mind?
🟡 You can leave mediation at any time. Nothing is binding until you both sign. If things break down, we can refer you to a trusted NJ family law attorney.
📞 Ready to Divorce Without Court or Lawyers?
If you’re ready to move on — without a legal war — we can help.
✅ Lawyer-free options
✅ Child custody and divorce mediation in New Jersey
✅ Flat-fee, 100% online
✅ No court appearances required
📞 Call /Text 201-347-5858
📲 Text 201-205-3201
🌐 Book Your Free Consult Here
Let’s help you end your marriage — not your peace.
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