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Culture and Religion, Evaluating Mediation Approaches: A Case Study (9/18/20)
This document will analyze a conflict scenario with respect to the conflict’s candidacy (suitability) for mediation.
In the Time of Covid-19: The Rush to Modification (9/15/20)
Today as the coronavirus keeps us isolated, huddled in our homes, fearful of venturing too far or thinking too deeply, we cannot long ignore the pandemic’s impact on contractual deals that we made when we thought we understood the present and even banked on a better tomorrow.
Listening is the Key to Problem Solving (9/14/20)
Most people when pressed will admit that they are not listening effectively.
Family Mediation vs Family Litigation (9/12/20)
Many people assume that the only way to resolve a family law matter is to retain counsel and commence a Court action. This is a wrong assumption.
When Three Becomes a Crowd (9/04/20)
An example of how dispute resolution can help when the courts can’t.
Breaking Up Doesn’t Have to Mean Going Broke (9/04/20)
Why an uncontested divorce makes sense for high net worth couples.
The Importance of Accurately Attributing Gains on Separate Property in Divorce (9/04/20)
Let’s take a simple example to show why a back of the envelope calculation could provide a completely inaccurate picture of the value of the marital vs separate portions of a joint account.
Bearing Witness in Mediation (8/28/20)
Recently I’ve been pondering a certain aspect of my experience with mediating divorces. It’s about something that often comes up in my encounters with my mediation clients.
Conflict During COVID--Combined Voices from all Seven Continents (8/28/20)
This article combines voices from all 7 continents as they discuss how COVID has affected the conflict resolution field around them.
Mediating Online: Family Mediation Course (8/26/20)
Mediate.com is proud to make the first day of our 10 day Online Family Mediation course available for free! The overall 20-hour training is available both "live" September 14-25 and is also available as a recorded course on an ongoing basis. Enjoy!
Mediator’s Thoughts for Parents During the Pandemic (8/21/20)
Divorce or separation is a big challenge in itself.
The Importance of the Relationship: Using Checklists to Improve Discussions (8/20/20)
This article looks at The Importance of the Relationship; What are the expectations; and what should be discussed?
Comparing Mediation Websites (8/17/20)
According to brand new 8/16/2020 data from Alexa.com, Mediate.com is most visited and most linked mediation website, by far!
Divorce Mediation: Using Caucusing to Relieve Pandemic Stress (8/14/20)
Caucusing can be an important tool during the pandemic stress.
People are Idiots; Marriage is Dumb; and You Are All Going to Get Divorced (8/14/20)
If you get married, chances are you probably also going to get divorced. If you get married more than once, those chances go up.
Why Cancel When You Can Mediate (8/13/20)
Cancel culture has mutated from a response to troubling behavior by otherwise inaccessible celebrities to a form of bullying against teens and youth. The individual is isolated and ostracized, oftentimes without knowing why and with no way to fix the situation. Mediation is a form of conflict resolution that can help resolve these issues.
6th Key-Government: Actively Support UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, & Security (7/10/20)
Resolution 1325 marks the first time that the UNSC affirmed the critical role of women in conflict resolution and peace building.
The Complete Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation (7/01/20)
The complete compilation of all 7 Keys to Unlock Mediation's Golden Age.
Parenting While Angry (6/26/20)
This article is arranged as an open letter to my clients, who are divorcing during the pandemic.
Using Mediation for Family Business Disputes (6/19/20)
Being in business with family members involves some unique dynamics that are not present with other types of business arrangements.
Online Dispute Resolution Pioneer Colin Rule Named Mediate.com CEO (6/13/20)
Mediate.com announced today that Colin Rule has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Jim Melamed, the company’s co-founder and CEO for 25 years, is now chair of the board and general counsel.
Separation in Isolation (6/12/20)
The message is to socially distance ourselves from others. But what if it’s your partner you want to socially distance yourself from?
Family Violence and Family Mediation – Can the two go together? (6/12/20)
The Independent Panel examining the 2014 Family Justice Reforms confirmed there is a place for Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) in situations where family violence has occurred or is a concern.
Mediating Disputes Involving Financially Shaky Defendants (6/12/20)
My experience suggests that the mediator's toolbox contains techniques that can help financially shaky defendants settle.
What Happens If You are Getting a Military Divorce? (6/08/20)
Most of those in the know agree that military marriages are burdened by stresses and strains beyond those of an ordinary marriage.
Managing Conflict at Home During COVID-19 (6/08/20)
This links to a free course for practitioners, or to show to their clients as a resource, for resolving home conflict during the quarantine.
Cultural Sensitivity While Training (6/01/20)
Nina Meierding discusses her approach to mediation training in other countries. This involves being culturally sensitive, not imposing the Western model as it may not be useful for other cultures and their ways of problem-solving.
Tips for Divorcing Couples - Videos 2 through 5 (5/29/20)
We decided to bring experts together who can provide some tips on how to deal with the stress of not only COVID-19 but the stress of going through a divorce or separation during these unprecedented times.
Co-parenting and COVID-19 (5/26/20)
This is an unknown and challenging time for everyone, as there are so many changes. For those who are co-parenting in separate households, it can be even more difficult to try to navigate these times.