New Jersey Family Law Enters a New Era with Launch of Higher Road Mediation

Bergen, New Jersey Jun 23, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - In a bold step toward transforming how families experience divorce, Higher Road Mediation officially launches today as a forward-thinking, family-focused mediation service based in Bergen County, New Jersey. Founded on the belief that divorce doesnt have to be a battlefield, Higher Road helps couples reach amicable agreements without the financial and emotional cost of drawn-out litigation.

At the helm of Higher Road is Sheena Burke Williams, Esq., a top-rated New Jersey divorce attorney and the founding principal of the practice. Sheena will continue to serve as the owner and lead attorney of Burke Williams Law, a highly regarded family law firm based in Westwood, NJ, known for delivering exceptional legal counsel in divorce, custody, and complex family matters. Williams brings a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellencerecognized for multiple consecutive years as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a distinction awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in the state by her peers.

To serve clients mediation needs at Higher Road, Williams has teamed up with Nicole A. Casciola, Esq., a trusted and highly accomplished family law attorney who has built a distinguished reputation for her legal acumen, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication to her clients. After years of serving as a family law practitioner in New Jersey, Casciola transitioned her practice to focus on divorce and family mediation, where her solution-oriented approach has helped numerous families navigate one of lifes most difficult chapters with clarity and compassion.

Higher Road represents a values-based approach to divorce; one rooted in dignity, dialogue, and peace of mind, said Williams. Nicoles deep empathy and skill make her the ideal mediator to help families take this path.

A licensed New Jersey attorney and experienced mediator, Casciola blends legal precision with emotional intelligence. Her mediation process helps couples avoid the unpredictability and adversarial nature of courtroom proceedings by guiding them toward mutually beneficial resolutions that prioritize serenity, fairness, and long-term stability.

Divorce is more than a legal transition, its an emotional and financial crossroads, said Casciola. Through mediation, we empower people to take ownership of their future and emerge from this chapter with peace, strength, and dignity.

Casciola earned her J.D. from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law and continues to shape the next generation of legal professionals as the Program Coordinator of the Paralegal Studies Program at Raritan Valley Community College. She also teaches in the Pre-Law Programs at NJIT and Rutgers University, where she shares her expertise with aspiring attorneys and legal advocates. Outside of her practice, Nicole enjoys life with her husband and three children, embracing the same values of harmony, resilience, and compassion that she brings to her clients every day.

Higher Road Mediation is now accepting clients throughout Bergen County and across New Jersey.

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