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Category Archives: Mediation Articles
What Does it Mean to be an “Unbiased” or “Neutral” Mediator?
When I conduct a mediation, I always take steps to ensure all participants feel that I am treating them with respect and with equal consideration. I consider it a mediator’s primary job to be trustworthy, neutral and unbiased. What that … Continue reading
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Mediation – The Best Option Even When Cost Is Not A Concern
The option of divorce mediation is often raised when parties do not want to pay tens of thousands of dollars to attorneys and experts to get a divorce. Mediation is almost always the much less expensive way to divorce. This … Continue reading
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Mediation Helps Children Around the World
A recent article discusses the very real benefits of mediation to children whose parents are divorcing. See “Mediation works in kids’ custody spats” by Theresa Tan and published in The Straits Times on, Apr 05, 2015. Singapore has a mandatory … Continue reading
Do We Have To Be In The Same Room to do a Mediation
In most of the family mediations I conduct, the parties are in the same room throughout the process. However, when a party requests it, or if the dynamic between the parties is too hostile or uncomfortable, the parties can stay … Continue reading
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Is Mediation for the NFL and the Players a Good Idea?
The dispute between the NFL and the players has been described as a case of billionaires fighting millionaires. The NFL wants to renegotiate the terms of its contract with the players. The players feel the requested changes are unfair. Currently, … Continue reading
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Facebook Decision Demonstrates Mediation is Effective
Everyone who watched “The Social Network” (or one of the many news programs and articles featuring Mark Zuckerberg) is familiar with the case between Facebook and ConnectU, Inc. (the Winklevoss twins (hereinafter “the Twins”)). The Twins sued Facebook for allegedly … Continue reading
Mediation to End Your Neighborhood Dispute in Arizona
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What are the Benefits of Mediating vs. Going to Court in Arizona?
Choosing Mediation in Arizona is a great option to resolve or prevent conflict in your life. Mediation, and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”), including Collaborative law and facilitation, are powerful methods of resolving conflict that allows the participants … Continue reading
How Can You Afford to Hire A Lawyer in this economy? Phoenix Arizona
When Going to court in Arizona can cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, who can afford pay to litigate in this current economy? Okay, who can afford to litigate other than corporations that received TARP money? Conflicts do … Continue reading
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