mediation in az

The Worst Day in Family Law Mediation is Better Than the Best Day in Litigation

January 2, 2012 by admin

I recently saw an article with a similar title as the one above and decided to put in my two cents on the topic. As a long time Arizona attorney and mediator, I have gotten to see the range of experiences in both litigation and mediation. Most mediations go swimmingly well – the parties reach a full agreement in a matter of a …

Ground Rules To Help Make Your Arizona Mediation Successful

July 5, 2010 by admin

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 …

Using a Mediator to Get Divorced in Arizona When You Were Never Married

June 7, 2010 by admin

There are over five million unmarried couples living together. U.S. Census Bureau of 2000. This figure includes hundreds of thousands of gay couples in Arizona to whom the government has denied the right to marry, as well as millions of straight couples who choose not to marry. In relevant part, the 2000 Census …