Dispute Resolution Group

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Introduction: As a Nationally Certified Divorce Mediator I have successfully guided divorcing couples through the identification, negotiation and distribution of their marital estate. It's a stressful time at this stage of divorce, to that end, we will together create a safe environment to collectively discuss and negotiate to mutual agreement the treatment of your marital estate. As part of this process we will document a plan for moving forward as individuals or Co Parents should children be involved. Together we will work through the emotional process of divorcing without the adversarial posture of a litigation. As your mediator, I am unbiased and represent both parties equally. I always maintain an objective approach, guiding each party to a fair and equitable outcome. My clients experience successful results without the time and expense of a prolonged litigation. At the end of our engagement, you will experience a quick, respectful and cost effective solution to finalizing your uncontested divorce. If you are considering divorcing, let's discuss your options at no cost for your initial consultation. Together we will review your situation and determine if mediation is the right path for you. I look forward to speaking with you!

Overview

Hired 22 times

Serves Morristown, NJ

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2 employees

7 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and punctuality.

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Taryn M.

Jul 23, 2023

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He made a very hard thing very easy. He was very understanding on what we both wanted and helped to get us both what we needed. I’m very happy I got to work with him through our mediation. I will absolutely recommend him to anyone who is looking for a easy mediation. Thank you so much

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Darryl A.

Mar 28, 2020

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I ended up hiring another mediator, but the responsiveness and professionalism was great. Thank you for the hasty response and helpful information.

Dispute Resolution Group's reply

Thank you Darryl for the kind review. I am hopeful you will find a quick resolution to your dispute. As discussed here as you may require in the future.

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Anna W.

Jun 26, 2019

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What a fantastic experience with Michael! His level of professionalism, responsiveness and ability to create working solutions was just what was needed. He offered clear guidance and facilitated the process to get the best outcome for all. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a polished and experienced mediator.

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Christina m.

Sep 7, 2022

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Michael has been very responsive and generous with his time. He is very professional and cares a lot about providing valuable expertise. I would strongly recommend to work with him.

Dispute Resolution Group's reply

Hi Christina - thank you kindly for such a great review, it was my honor to work with you. Here if you need me again, in the meantime, all the best to you in the future!

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Jannette P.

Mar 10, 2021

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Michael is incredible at what he does. His level of professionalism is TOP NOTCH. My husband and I went from what we thought was miles apart to an agreement in the first 30 minutes of talking with Michael. He responds quickly, is non judgmental and kind. I would not hesitate to seek out his help again in the future if needed.

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Michael Bekiarian

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am a nationally certified divorce mediator. I bill $180 dollars per mediation hour. The average number of mediation sessions to complete the process is 2 - 5 sessions at 60 - 90 minutes per session. Once you have achieved agreement on all points, I will prepare your MOU which is submitted to the courts for review by the Judge as the basis for your uncontested divorce proceeding. The MOU is charged as a separate piece of work at a flat rate of $450 and if you would like a separate parenting plan document, there is a flat fee of $300 for the creation and publication of that document for submission to the court. There is NO RETAINER required, a flat administrative fee of $200 is charged after our first session to cover the time associated with document review, analysis, marital asset analysis and creation of spreadsheet for equitable distribution scenarios. All Mediation Fees are paid at the end of each session on a pay as you go basis, this keeps the mediation affordable without large retainers paid for each party.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We will have a brief call at no charge to discuss the mediation process, I will explain the fees associated with mediation as well as prepare you for what you will need in order to successfully complete the mediation resulting in an uncontested fair and equitable divorce. Throughout the process we pay close attention to the emotional state of each party to improve the chances of finalizing an uncontested divorce. We will always keep any children and their health and wellbeing front and center during this process.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a Nationally Certified Divorce Mediator and a NJ Superior Court qualified Rule 1:40 Civil Mediator. I have been conducting mediation sessions since 2007 in civil and employment mediation and as of 2021 I have successfully added divorce to include domestic partnerships as well as the creation of co-parenting plans.