More than 30 years ago, I chose a different path — drawn to mediation and collaborative law as a more humane way to help people in conflict.

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While working at a prominent matrimonial litigation firm, it became clear that the courtroom was no place for families to work through deeply personal issues. I founded Berner Law & Mediation Group to help people resolve conflict together, respectfully, rather than against one another.

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With degrees in law and accounting, my practice integrates legal and financial analysis with a deep understanding of the dynamics that drive conflict.

Divorce is hard — probably one of the hardest things you will ever experience. I am a certified mediator, trained Collaborative Attorney, and all-around problem solver.

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My practice focuses on putting families first and resolving conflict without litigation.

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With almost 30 years of experience in New Jersey family law, I guide my clients through the process with kindness and compassion, using active listening to help them reach settlements through understanding, respect, and creativity.

As a dually-degreed professional (attorney and licensed social worker), I believe it is our professional duty to leave clients, their children, and the new family system that inherently develops post-divorce, better than when we met them.  

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A collaborative divorce provides couples with the unique ability to prioritize THEIR values, and how THEY wish to frame the next chapter for themselves, and their children.

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A collaborative divorce allows individuals to structure a settlement creatively, holistically and in a manner that best serves themselves, their spouse and their children.

I concentrate my practice on family law, handling the full range of cases including child custody, support, alimony, business valuations, equitable distribution, and prenuptial agreements. I am particularly focused on representing parents of children with special needs.

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I maintain a personalized, solution-oriented practice — listening to each client's objectives and offering guidance to help reach constructive long-term resolutions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT. As the owner of MD Counseling, LLC, my practice supports individuals and couples with concerns related to relationships, sexual health, and wellness.

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My unique intersection of clinical social work, couples training, and collaboration positions me as an asset to any couple as they navigate their new normal.

I am a partner and founding member of Drisgula Divorce & Family Law in Wayne, New Jersey.

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I have dedicated my career to working with parties in high-conflict custody matters, both as an advocate and a neutral dispute resolution professional.

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I have served as a Parenting Coordinator for over a decade and am regularly appointed as Guardian ad Litem by the family courts throughout New Jersey.

In a collaborative family law divorce the client and I work together in a respectful, cooperative process, geared to the best interest of the entire family.

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The private, self-directed, process allows the clients to save time, expense, and the mental anguish often associated with a traditional divorce.

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With an available built in team of collaboratively trained professionals (i.e. financial and therapeutic) resolution is facilitated so the parties can resolve all legal and familial issues in a manner that meets their needs and those of the family. Simply put, it is the most civil divorce process!

My mission is to provide families with the tools, support, and the knowledgeable advocacy they need to transition into the next chapter of their lives with confidence. Through the collaborative divorce process, I work to bring stability, fairness, and perspective to every case.

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By taking the time to understand the complexity of each family’s unique dynamics, I utilize collaboration to create practical, sustainable solutions. The goal is always to protect children, reduce conflict, and help clients achieve outcomes that support the family's long-term financial stability and well-being.

I am a collaborative divorce coach and child specialist working with divorcing families who may benefit from the collaborative process.

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The collaborative approach provides a platform for families to engage respectfully as they transition to a new family dynamic.

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The collaborative approach helps family members reach their goals, reduce obstacles and increase effective communication. The collaborative process helps child-centered families create a parenting plan that works for the new family system.

Collaborative divorce is unique because it allows families to separate with dignity instead of conflict. I chose this practice years ago because I’ve seen how powerful it can be when couples sit down together—with support—to make thoughtful decisions for their future.

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My experience has shown me that parents, especially, want to protect their children from the stress of divorce, and the collaborative process gives them the tools to do that. I’m committed to guiding my clients with clarity and compassion so they can create a healthier path forward for themselves and their children.

I am a CPA licensed in New Jersey and my firm offers tax, accounting, and mediation services, including Collaborative Divorce.

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My mediation practice supports family law attorneys, therapists, and other professionals in the divorce area, with a specialty in divorce taxation and tax-efficient division of marital assets.

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I bring a unique combination of corporate and public accounting experience with an MBA in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

I have been a collaborative professional since 2007, dedicated to helping families seek a respectful and dignified resolution as they navigate transitioning to a two-home family.

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Working with a dedicated team toward the same goal keeps the focus on being present-minded and future-focused. Respectful resolution is achievable with the right structure and support through the challenging time of divorce.

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Identifying problems and seeking solutions is a core value — having everyone's needs heard is the key ingredient for success.

For more than 25 years, my family law practice has focused on helping individuals and families navigate conflict with clarity, respect, and purpose.

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Licensed in both New York and New Jersey, I serve as a Mediator and Collaborative Attorney, supporting couples with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, separation and divorce agreements, and post-judgment matters.

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My approach is grounded in the belief that people, not judges, are best positioned to make decisions about their own lives and families.

I am a settlement-based attorney who believes in tailoring resolutions to each client's needs and always keeping the kids above all else.

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My client-focused approach helps you own your outcome and uncouple with dignity.

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I dig deep to understand the underlying issues to provide long-term solutions for you and your family.

In my role as a certified public accountant, I assist clients with the financial aspects in resolving their marital issues out of court through open communication with full transparency and mutual respect while aiming for a customized, non-adversarial settlement.  

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The family's best interests, especially the children, are always the primary focus.

I head Schepisi & McLaughlin's family law practice, counseling clients in all phases of matrimonial law including divorce, custody, domestic violence matters, and prenuptial agreements.

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I make my clients and their goals my top priority, focused on helping them achieve their objectives as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.

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In 2018, I was certified as a Matrimonial Law Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court — a distinction awarded to only two percent of attorneys in the state.

I have worked in business valuation and forensic accounting since 2009 and began practicing collaborative divorce in 2014. I believe the financial aspects of divorce should empower, not overwhelm.

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I work closely with both spouses and the professional team to demystify complex financial issues — cash flow, asset division, business interests, tax implications — so every decision is grounded in accurate information.

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My goal is to help families move forward with stability and confidence.

Since earning my law degree in 1998, I have specialized in family law.

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Over the years, seeing what divorce litigation can do to people in emotional turmoil, I opened Van Tassel Law in 2004 to focus on alternative dispute resolution.

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I am a passionate advocate of mediation and the collaborative process, which lead to more positive familial outcomes than litigation. Personal attention is the hallmark of my practice — I personally handle every case and respond to all client calls and emails.

I am a Partner at Drisgula Divorce & Family Law in Wayne, NJ, admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and the District of New Jersey.

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I bring more than a decade of experience in matrimonial matters, offering mediation, parenting coordination, and collaborative divorce services.

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I believe that collaborative divorce provides individuals with the ability to amicably resolve their differences with the help of qualified professionals — efficiently working through disagreements to create practical solutions.