Mediation Services for Arizona 480-998-1500
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Phoenix Mayor, Phil Gordon, has recognized October 16, 2011 through October 22, 2011 as “Mediation Week.” Mayor Gordon, proclaimed this honor in recognition of the Alternative Dispute Section of the State Bar of Arizona (the “ADR Section”) promotion of mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services to “citizens, families, businesses and government bodies…” The Mayor [...]
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As a mediator in Arizona, I have seen all styles of negotiation. Many people and companies seem to think negotiations mean you have to be unrelenting and overly aggressive. For example, • There are those that start at an impossibly high or low number or demand and then balk when the other side does not [...]
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Good news for doctors and patients: Pennsylvania has determined that the drop in medical malpractice cases is partially attributed to the use of mediation. In a May 22, 2011 article in the Pittsburgh Tribute Review entitled “Malpractice Lawsuits in Pennsylvania Continue to Decline,” Bobby Kerlik reported that Pennsylvania experienced its sixth consecutive annual decline in [...]
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Between 1990 and 2007, there has been an 85 percent increase in the number of cohabitating but unmarried couples. U.S. Census Bureau. “America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2007.” When embarking on a cohabitation relationship, many people do not realize that they may later have legal battles over undefined rights and obligations. Because the couples are [...]
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I finally caught the first two episodes of the television program called “Fairly Legal.” The show is about a mediator, and, as a mediator, I was interested to see if the show accurately portrayed my profession. Just as viewers of “CSI” expect crime professionals to solve every murder in one hour or less (often based [...]
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While divorce mediation gets a lot of attention, mediation is a great way to resolve any dispute. Within the family law realm, people use mediation to resolve: Paternity actions (where unmarried people have children and want to define custody, parental access and support issues); Modification actions (where people want to modify child support, custody, parental [...]
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Arizona recognizes rights to custody of or access with children for non-parents under certain circumstances. This article will address two forms of non-parental access to children through the family law Court: grandparents’ rights and what is called in loco parentis rights. However, there are also methods for non-parents to care for children through the juvenile [...]
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How do mediators in Phoenix help people to resolve conflict. You do not have to go to court in Arizona to resolve a dispute. An Arizona mediator can help you solve a potential lawsuit.
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You can hire an Arizona Divorce Mediator rather than slugging it out in court for an Arizona Divorce. Mediation is typically faster and less expensive than going to court when it comes to getting divorced.
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What does it cost to get divorced in Arizona. The fees for getting divorced in Arizona can vary depending on whether you settle out of court or end up in the courtroom.
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