ADR
The Power of Active Listening in Mediation
Active listening is a crucial skill for mediators that can greatly impact the outcome of a mediation session. Here’s why: 1. Building Trust and Rapport: Active listening demonstrates respect and empathy, creating a safe and supportive environment for all parties involved. It helps build trust and rapport, allowing participants to feel heard and understood. 2.…
Read MoreNavigating Difficult Emotions in Mediation
Mediation can be an emotional process for all parties involved. Here are some strategies to help navigate those challenging emotions: 1. Create a Safe and Supportive Environment: Establish an atmosphere of trust and respect, allowing participants to express their emotions freely. Encourage active listening and empathy to foster understanding. 2. Validate Emotions: Acknowledge and validate…
Read MoreHow Mediation Services Can Save You Time and Money
Dealing with conflicts and disputes can be time-consuming and costly, but mediation services offer a more efficient and cost- effective alternative. Here’s how mediation can save you time and money: 1. Avoids Lengthy Court Proceedings: Unlike traditional litigation, which can drag on for months or even years, mediation offers a streamlined process. Parties involved in a…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Mediation Services: Resolving Conflicts Amicably
Conflict is a natural part of life, but it doesn’t have to lead to hostility and legal battles. Mediation services offer a peaceful and effective way to resolve disputes amicably. Here are some key benefits:
Read MoreWhat Are Some of the Stages of the Mediation Process?
If you chose mediation as a way to reach settlement in your divorce or custody case, you probably already have a basic idea of how it works. You probably chose this method for you and your spouse as a way to work together to make important decisions and solve problems in your divorce or custody…
Read MoreAlternative Dispute Resolution and Covid-19
Mediation will come into its own in the next few weeks, stay at home law and social distancing regulations are placed to keep us all safe. Remote ADR and Mediation has become fundamental in conflict resolution. Many commercial disputes are resolved via mediation with an independent mediator helping the parties to negotiate a settlement. Mediation…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Disputes Can Be Mediated?
Mediation is where a neutral third party steps in to assist the parties involved in a conflict to resolve it. The mediator can work separately with each party or talk to them together. The mediator will listen to both sides of the issue and make suggestions for a resolution to the conflict. So, what kinds…
Read MoreHow is Mediation Different from Arbitration?
To put the answer to this question in technical terms, the difference between mediation and arbitration is described as: “A mediator normally has no authority to render a decision. It’s up to the parties themselves — with the mediator’s help — to work informally toward their own agreement. An arbitrator, on the other hand, conducts…
Read MoreHow to Select the Best Mediator
Mediation is on the rise as an alternative to time consuming, costly trials. With the option of Mediation, the dispute is settled with the assistance of a third-party mediator and without the litigation process. (Roberts) When the parties involved in a dispute have decided upon mediation as their solution, they may be wondering how to…
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