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Courts Recognize the Importance of Mediation

December 31, 2013 by admin

In 2004, a Court elucidated the importance of mediation recently espoused by many Courts around the world. In Halsey v. Milton Keynes General NHS Trust, the British Civil Court of Appeal decided that alternative dispute resolution - including mediation - is necessary upon request of one party. A party's unreasonable refusal to …

A Happy Divorce

June 14, 2012 by admin

Divorce can be one of the most stressful, upsetting events in a person’s life. But, does it have to be? A February 13, 2012 Newsweek Article entitled: “Divorce Parties on the Rise as Divorce Becomes Acceptable” by Rebecca Dana discusses the rise of amicable divorces. Ms. Dana profiles one ex-couple who describe their divorce …

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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 …

Mediation vs Litigation: choosing your own outcome

July 17, 2011 by admin

People sometimes choose to forego mediation or negotiation, thinking that their best option is just to let the judge or jury decide. People reach this decision for a number of reasons. For example: Some people have negotiated for some period of time and are frustrated. Some people do not want to deal with conflict …

The United Nations Resolves To Use Mediation To Peacefully Resolve Disputes

June 24, 2011 by admin

On June 22, 2011, the UN News Centre reported that the United Nations General Assembly issued a resolution directing its members to utilize mediation. While the United Nations Charter already advocates for the use of mediation and peaceful settlements of disputes, this resolution emphasized the UN’s commitment to the process. …