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Matt Rooney
is a New Jersey attorney, former Superior Court law clerk, and noted commentator who focuses his practice on family law, municipal court defense, and personal injury matters. He was recognized by SJ Magazine as a 2018 “Top Divorce & Family Attorney."

Latest posts by Matt Rooney (see all)
- N.J. COURT: Live-In Nannies Are Covered By The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act - July 31, 2019
- When will the judge hear my N.J. family court motion? - October 16, 2018
- N.J. may soon allow “hardship licenses.” Here’s what that means. | Rooney - October 10, 2018
Mediation in the Divorce Context Remains Controversial on Both Sides of the Atlantic Ocean

“…[u]nder a protocol agreed between the ministry of justice and the judiciary, divorcing couples will now be required to undergo a compulsory “mediation awareness session”, familiarising them with the mediation process and encouraging them to use it as an alternative to going to court. Under the new rules, the spouse who initiates the case will first go to a professional mediator, who will be required to engage the other party and arrange the session – either together or individually. If the couple insist on litigating, they will be required to present evidence of their mediation session before their case is accepted by the court.”Many U.S. states are also experimenting with mandatory medication including Utah and Florida. Thus far, proposals to make mediation a mandatory step in the divorce process haven’t taken hold in the Garden State. If you or a loved one has questions regarding divorce, MESP, Divorce settlement, or any other family law-related matter, contact the New Jersey Divorce attorneys at DeMichele and DeMichele. For a confidential consultation to discuss your situation, contact us online by clicking here or call us at (856) 546-1350.
The following two tabs change content below.

Matt Rooney
is a New Jersey attorney, former Superior Court law clerk, and noted commentator who focuses his practice on family law, municipal court defense, and personal injury matters. He was recognized by SJ Magazine as a 2018 “Top Divorce & Family Attorney."

Latest posts by Matt Rooney (see all)
- N.J. COURT: Live-In Nannies Are Covered By The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act - July 31, 2019
- When will the judge hear my N.J. family court motion? - October 16, 2018
- N.J. may soon allow “hardship licenses.” Here’s what that means. | Rooney - October 10, 2018