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Immigration and the Difficulties of Divorce: An FAQ
Divorce, in itself, it a difficult subject to understand at times. Emotions are high and you are treading on new grounds that you have never discovered before. This is why, if you are going through a divorce but you are also an immigrant or the spouse of an immigrant, you may have some questions for…
Read MoreWhat are the Benefits of Mediation?
Mediation is an alternative way in which to resolve a conflict. During mediation, the parties involved in the dispute meet with a neutral third party or mediator in order to discuss how the conflict can be resolved. The mediator can either meet with the parties individually or as a group and can make helpful suggestions…
Read MoreIf I Chose Mediation, Would I Have to Compromise?
First of all, it is important to truly understand what mediation is and how it can help to resolve conflicts. Mediation is a process in which a third neutral party called a mediator steps in to help assess the conflict and make suggestions as to how to resolve the conflict in question. In order to…
Read MoreMediating Cases Involving Insurance Carriers
Shhhh, it’s a secret! By Donald B. Cripe, Lawyer Mediator and co-founder of California Arbitration & Mediation Services A few years ago I was listening to a colleague who had just finished his first mediation involving an insurance carrier in a personal injury case. My colleague was very frustrated and, quite frankly, angry with the…
Read MoreReluctance as it Applies to Mediation
There are Many Benefits to Mediation. Attorneys have grown to love the participation of mediation as it applies to promoting communication and retaining a closeness that you can’t get from anything else. However, sometimes resistance comes into play. How should it be addressed when it becomes a problem?
Read MoreEstate Litigation & Mediation
Why Use ADR For Handling Contested Estates? Mediation, or the alternative form of dispute resolution handled by professional neutral parties, is a good way to resolve cases involving estates and wills instead of taking the case through a costly, time consuming trial. When parties are involved in a case of a contested will, according to…
Read MoreWhat is Transformative Mediation?
First, as readers, you need to understand what mediation is. Mediation is a form of conflict resolution in which parties who have a conflict choose a neutral third party called a mediator to help them resolve their dispute without the extra time and money involved in a trial. There are several different specific kinds of…
Read MoreWhat is Private Mediation for Family Law Cases?
For the readers of this article, it is important to first know what mediation is and how it can be beneficial to parties that have a conflict that needs to be resolved. Mediation is a form of conflict resolution that involves having a neutral party called a mediator discuss options for resolution of the dispute…
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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