Ontario Canada now requires divorcing couples to attend a mandatory mediation information session before they may litigate their case. In the session, the parties learn about why they would want to mediate their divorce, instead of litigate it. This article explores why such sessions are a good idea, and whether Arizona should …
Arizona Mediation Information
Tv Show Fairly Legal – Highlights Mediation Fairly Well
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 on a tiny …
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A Mediator’s Tips for Successfully Addressing Conflict in a Relationship
In AZ reconciliation mediations – mediations to help couples preserve their relationship – parties often ask me for tips to help minimize conflicts in the marriage/partnership. The following are some tips to help disputes from getting out of hand. 1. What are you more committed to? When you have a complaint with your …
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Why using Mediation will lower your carbon footprint versus Litigation in Arizona
There are so many reasons to mediate your dispute, rather than litigate it. Below are the reasons environmentally aware people would want to mediate: 1. You will save trees. Litigation often requires a lot of paper. I have had litigated cases that take up four banker boxes or more of papers. What is written on all of …
Ground Rules To Help Make Your Arizona Mediation Successful
Mediation works best when both parties come in with the right mindset. The mediator will guide you in this process, but there are things you can do that will help make your mediation successful: 1. Be respectful. It makes the mediation a lot more pleasant, and it facilitates open communication that is more likely to result …
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