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COLLABORATIVE LAW PROFESSIONALS

N.J. Mediation Center, LLC’s Director, Jenny A. Puchta, CPA, CVA, APM has completed collaborative law training and is available to serve as a financial professional to assist parties and their counsel in the divorce process. The collaborative law model utilizes a cooperative model of negotiation and works with impartial experts to resolve conflict. Currently, in our area, the collaborative law model is used primarily in family and divorce cases.

Collaborative law is about working together to resolve differences in a constructive manner. Collaborative professionals include legal, financial, mental health professionals as well as other professionals (such as mortgage brokers, real estate agents, etc.) who assist the parties with their respective expertise.

Collaborative professionals help resolve divorce disputes, non-marital dissolutions, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial disputes. They help parties in an effective and timely process to rise above their differences come to resolutions that are fair, reasonable and satisfy all participating parties.

BENEFITS OF THE COLLABORATIVE LAW APPROACH:

Helps the children by exposing them to less stress. Welfare of the children is the primary focus and parents are encouraged cooperate with one another especially in front of the children. Children will feel safe watching their parents resolve issues in calm fashion.
Usually costs significantly less than litigation.
Takes less time than litigation, allowing you to get back to your life sooner.
Promotes communication and cooperation which benefits all family members. Even if it is difficult, all parties will benefit from reduced stress and anxiety.
Allows the parties to retain control over their decisions and how quickly the issues are resolved.
Provides opportunity for the parties to communicate their concerns and interests in an effective manner.
Explores options completely separate of legal parameters.
Research shows greater satisfaction with mediated agreements, which leads to less post-litigation disputes.
Confidentiality and privacy of mediation allow parties to feel safe in disclosing information relating to their conflict.
Convenience of scheduling.
Helps the parties retain any future relationship - even after dispute or divorce.
To provide a safe place and organized framework for the parties to voice their concerns, focus on the issues and creating a resolution that works for all parties.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING OF DIRECTOR, JENNY A. PUCHTA

INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE LAW TRAINING

Training in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Family Law Practice – 16 hours – Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group, Manasquan, NJ, January 25-26, 2007
Ongoing, continuous interdisciplinary collaborative family law training – Monthly meetings with the Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group

ARBITRATION TRAINING

First Annual Arbitration Training Institute — 27 hours — American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, San Francisco, CA, May 19-22, 2004

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators — Past Director
New Jersey State Bar Association — ADR Section
American Bar Association — ADR Section
New Jersey Society of CPA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee
Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group – Secretary (2011), Past Treasurer (2010) and Executive Board (2009)
Association for Conflict Resolution — Practitioner Level
The Family & Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts