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Iandoli and Edens is collecting non-perishable food for the Backpack Program. It is a charitable organization which collects and distributes food to parents of children. If you would like to contribute, we will keep a box in our waiting room for non-perishable food items. The program has suggested:
•Cereal-low sugar, child friendly
•Canned tuna or chicken
•Macaroni “N” cheese
•Peanut butter and jelly
•Pancake mix and syrup
•Applesauce and fruit (single serve), no sugar added
•Shelf-stable milk
•Meals in a can, like Dinty Moore and Chef Boyardee
•Granola type snack bars
•Raisins, individually boxed
Iandoli & Edens, LLC Donates to Chester Day!!
Date: May 11, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Look for our table near the Gazebo!!
Iandoli & Edens, LLC Donates to Chester Day!!
Date: May 11, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Look for our table near the Gazebo!!
Iandoli & Edens, LLC Donates to Chester Day!!
Date: May 11, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Look for our table near the Gazebo!!
Please join us on November 13, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Morris Hills School of Adult and Continuing Education for our seminar entitled “Separation & Divorce & Divorce Mediation, an Overview of Divorce and Information on Mediation.”
To learn more about this seminar or the Morris Hills School of Adult and Continuing Education visit: http://www.ssreg.com/morris
Pre-registration and fee are required by the Adult School. To register for this seminar please call the Morris Hills School of Adult and Continuing Education at (973) 664-2295.
When is an agreement reached? Can an agreement be reached before the Marital Settlement Agreement is signed by both parties? Are verbal agreements binding (i.e. legally enforceable) when they arise during conversations at home, during conferences with attorneys, or at mediation?
What if one party believes that an issue or the entire case is settled and the other party denies that an agreement exists? Then what? Evidence of an agreement would certainly be helpful to your position.
If you or someone you know is in this type of situation, it is very likely that you have heard the term “Harrington Hearing”. Typically, the spouse whose position it is that a settlement agreement exists will likely seek relief from the court in the form of a Harrington Hearing. A Harrington Hearing is a court hearing consisting of any and all testimony and evidence relevant to whether an agreement exists.
There are ways to avoid a dispute over whether an agreement exists. As a practical matter, the best evidence is when the terms of a settlement are typed or written onto a document that bears both parties’ signatures. Many times, attorneys put settlement terms on the record when an agreement is reached at court. In addition, most mediators advise their clients that settlement is not final until the parties have agreed to the terms outlined in the Mediator’s Memorandum of Understanding.
A family law attorney can be extremely helpful in these types of situations because he/she will know when and what to put on paper. Is it wise for you to piecemeal your settlement or only settle your case from a global perspective? Our firm can help. Call us at (908) 879-9499 to schedule a consultation.
Mediation is an alternative to litigation. The parties work with a mediator to reach resolution on all issues in their case such as custody, parenting time, child support, alimony and distribution of their assets and debt. The mediator does not represent either party, but works to facilitate an agreement between both parties. The parties may still have attorneys to give them individual advice.
The parties will work on their budgets, review financial documents such as paystubs, tax returns, etc. If necessary, experts such as a psychologist, accountant or real estate appraiser will be hired by the parties.
When done, the mediator prepares what is called a Memorandum of Understanding. It is not a legally binding contract. The Memorandum of Understanding is merely a letter outlining the proposals to which the parties agreed. Typically, the parties bring the Memorandum of Understanding to their respective attorneys. One of the attorneys converts the Memorandum of Understanding into a legally binding contract called a Marital Settlement Agreement. One of the attorneys will also file the formal documents with the court to get the parties divorced.
Mediation is usually far less costly than a litigated divorce. Mediation also typically takes a lot less time than a litigated divorce. Mediation is not regulated by the State of New Jersey. Anyone can claim to be a mediator. You may want to look into the credentials and experience of the professional to whom you are entrusting such important issues.
If you are interested in mediation or have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact the mediators, who are both accredited by the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators and experienced matrimonial attorneys, at Iandoli & Edens at (908) 879-9499.
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