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Family Law

I strongly encourage divorcing couples to consider mediation, collaborative divorce or arbitration but if your situation requires you to proceed with attorneys in a contested divorce*, consider my substantial experience and skills as a family law attorney.

For over 20 years, I have been helping my clients understand and resolve their family law matters in an effective, timely, and affordable manner. My areas of extensive experience include:

• Divorce
• Child custody
• Prenuptial, cohabitation, and property settlement agreements
• Complex matrimonial issues
• Domestic violence and temporary restraining orders
• Post-judgment modification and enforcement

*Clear situations in which mediation is not appropriate include: domestic violence, restraining order, drug/alcohol abuse, extreme bitterness, and/or extreme power imbalance.

To learn more about some of the key issues you'll need to understand and resolve in the course of your divorce, I've provided some useful information in the divorce mediation section of my website, including discussions of custody and parenting, information you'll need to provide, alimony and child support, and equitable distribution of assets, as well as a list of additional resources. While these discussions are written for those considering mediation as an alternative to contested divorce, the essential points are still entirely relevant.

About Joe Noto

I am a trained collaborative divorce attorney and member of the International Academy of Collabotative Profesionals (IACP), and the North Jersey Collaborative Law Group. Through the Institute for Dispute Resolution of New Jersey, I've received certificates of advanced training in the practice of divorce mediation. I am also a family law attorney with over 20 years of experience.

I believe collaborative divorce and mediation are preferred alternatives for many divorcing couples. When circumstances preclude these options, my expertise as a divorce attorney with a deep knowledge of family law serves my clients well.

I have the essential background in all of the legal, financial, and emotional issues relating to divorce, and can apply it with equal skill to collaborative divorce, mediation or litigation.

I can also recommend other qualified, caring, committed professionals to my clients when the needs arise. My professional network includes therapists, accountants/financial advisors, real estate agents, and real estate appraisers.

In addition to my collaborative divorce, mediation, and family law practices, I am an experienced real estate attorney, working with clients on their residential and commercial real estate transactions, as well as variances and zoning applications.

As a collaborative divorce attorney…

Together, we work cooperatively with your spouse and his or her attorney to reach a fair settlement without going to court. Instead of spending time preparing for litigation, we negotiate collaboratively and collegially to achieve a positive outcome for everyone concerned.

As a mediator…

I make sure we cover everything, from gathering information and exploring a wide range of options to resolving conflicts and coming to agreement on all the important issues. I help you make decisions together, whatever your differences at the outset. I will help both of you express and take care of your needs to your mutual satisfaction.

As a family law attorney…

From assets to support to parenting, I see to it that you understand your choices. I skillfully and respectfully work with you through your divorce so you can achieve a fair settlement that protects your rights and serves your children’s and your best interests.

As a real estate attorney…

Whether you need an attorney for residential or commercial transactions, or have real estate matters to resolve related to your divorce, I can see you through the process efficiently and cost-effectively.

Credentials

Collaborative Law

• Member, North Jersey Collaborative Law Group
• Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Advanced Interdisciplinary Training with Stuart T. Webb and associates, 2007
• Intermediate Interdisciplinary Training with Susan Gamache and associates, 2007

Divorce Mediation

• Member, New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
• Advanced Mediation Training with Forrest "Woody" Mosten, 2007
• Certificate of Advanced Divorce Mediation Training, The Institute for Dispute Resolution of New Jersey, 2005
• Certificate, Intensive Mediation Internship in the Practice of Divorce Mediation, The Institute for Dispute Resolution of New Jersey, 2005

Family Law

• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Admitted to practice 1968 in New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
• J.D., St. Johns University School of Law, 1965

Businessman

• M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickenson University, 1986
• President of Wonder Muffler & Brake, an international muffler chain, 1981 to 1984
• Took a company public in the 1980s
• President, Garden State Tire & Auto Centers, one of the largest tire chains in New Jersey, 1968 to 1979
• President, Garden State Tire Corp. since 1967
• Charter Member, Sunset Rotary Club, Central Bergen County, Rotary International

Real Estate Experience

• Outside Counsel, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. since 1980
• Real estate interests
• President, Garden State Tire Realty Corp. (a New Jersey realty holding company) since 1967

Decorated Vietnam Veteran

• Bronze Star Medal
• Air Medals
• Vietnam Campaign Ribbon
• Combat Infantry Badge
• Paratrooper

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