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Our Mediators
Melissa Barth
Founder & Executive Director
Melissa Barth founded Wise Way to Divorce in 2003 with a clear mission: to help couples navigate divorce with dignity, respect, and cooperation through mediation rather than litigation.
When you work with Melissa, you are partnering with a highly qualified divorce mediator who brings extensive training and more than two decades of experience to every case. Her clients benefit from her deep understanding of the legal, financial, and emotional complexities involved in divorce, as well as her calm, thoughtful approach to conflict resolution.
Melissa earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Boston University and her Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island. She completed her divorce mediation certification training at The Institute for Dispute Resolution in Montclair, New Jersey.
For over 20 years, Melissa has successfully mediated thousands of divorce cases. Through this work, she has seen firsthand the significant emotional and financial toll that litigation can take on families—and the powerful, positive alternative that mediation offers.
As an impartial mediator, Melissa creates a structured, respectful environment where both parties can communicate openly and productively. She fosters trust and cooperation, encourages creative problem-solving, and helps clarify complex issues. When emotions run high, she provides steady guidance to keep discussions focused and constructive.
Melissa is committed to helping clients reach fair, lasting agreements while minimizing stress and preserving dignity throughout the process.
Zachary M. Barth
Divorce Mediator
Zachary Barth is the co-founder of Wise Way to Divorce and, for over 20 years, has assisted clients in reaching fair, amicable resolutions while saving time, money, and unnecessary stress. Drawing on his background in law and litigation, he guides clients through mediation with a clear, efficient approach focused on resolving differences and preserving important family relationships.
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Zachary is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized support throughout the process. He works closely with each client to develop practical solutions, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and confident as they move forward.
He received his mediation training from the Center for Mediation & Training in New York and holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law, a Master’s degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Bachelor of Arts from Flagler College.
Zachary Barth is the co-founder of Wise Way to Divorce and, for over 20 years, has assisted clients in reaching fair, amicable resolutions while saving time, money, and unnecessary stress. Drawing on his background in law and litigation, he guides clients through mediation with a clear, efficient approach focused on resolving differences and preserving important family relationships.
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Zachary is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized support throughout the process. He works closely with each client to develop practical solutions, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and confident as they move forward.
He received his mediation training from the Center for Mediation & Training in New York and holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law, a Master’s degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Bachelor of Arts from Flagler College.
Nathan Clarke, Esq.
Associate Divorce Mediator
Nathan Clarke devotes his practice exclusively to all aspects of Family Law. His work includes the full scope of divorce matters, including custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, and the equitable distribution of assets and liabilities. He also handles post-judgment litigation matters such as modifications of custody, parenting time, child support, and alimony, helping clients navigate changes that arise after a final judgment.
In addition, Nathan represents clients in domestic violence matters, including both those seeking restraining orders and those defending against them. With extensive courtroom experience throughout New Jersey, he has appeared before judges in multiple counties across the state, including regularly in Passaic, Essex, Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties.
Nathan is certified by the Superior Court of New Jersey to serve as a mediator and conciliator, and he is committed to helping parties resolve family disputes in a constructive, efficient, and amicable manner whenever possible.
