Family-Focused Approach
Solutions built around your family’s needs.
Experienced & Neutral
Fair balanced proven mediation with a focus on neutrality and meaningful results.
Guidance You Can Trust
Clear honest supportive direction through every step of your mediation process.
Peaceful & Private
Respectful calm confidential approach to keeping your family matters out of court.
Affordable Solutions
Simple transparent cost-effective services that help you avoid high legal fees.
Welcome to New Jersey Divorce & Family Mediator.
Guiding Families to Resolution and Healing
NJ Family and Divorce Mediation Services is your perfect solution for peaceful and professional mediation services:
Divorce is one of the most stressful events in one’s life. This is the time when you need to make the most difficult and important decisions for yourself and for your children. Each year thousands of lives are disrupted and destroyed by the negative effects of a litigated divorce. However, there is another way!
Through Divorce Mediation, many frictions can be avoided, thousands of dollars can be saved, and your relationships with your children may not be broken. I am committed to helping you reach a sensible agreement that is fair and free of biases. I firmly believe that divorce mediation is the most positive and constructive path you can take in the divorce process.
You are not another client. You are an individual who has come to me for help at a time when your level of stress and your emotions might impact your abilities to make the right choices for yourself and your family. I will help you work through your divorce and help you see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Maryana Kanda, LSW, APM Accredited Professional Mediator
My Mission
To provide my clients with superior service, and the expertise I possess in the area of Divorce and Family matters. To create an atmosphere where my clients feel secure and confident that their issues are addressed and their concerns are discussed.
My Values
To achieve my goals through: Integrity, Open Communication, Outstanding Service, Continuous Improvement, and No Barriers of Thinking..
My Vision
To be a family and divorce mediation practitioner whose name is associated with high standards and values. To be recognized in the NJ community as a trusted resource for family and divorce matters.
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser - in fees, expenses, and waste of time."
Abraham Lincoln, 1850
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Parents Forever
This parent education program helps families reduce conflict and build healthier co-parenting relationships after separation or divorce.
Our Mediation Services
Solutions that work for your family
Trusted by Families Across New Jersey
Real stories from families we’ve helped
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What to Do When Children Refuse Visitation
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What to Expect from Divorce Mediation in New Jersey
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Protect Your Family’s Future Through NJ Divorce Mediation
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Insights & Resources
Helping you stay informed
Every family deserves Peaceful options
We’ll help you understand the process and decide if mediation fits your situation and goals.