What Can a Certified Mediator Do?

A legal certified mediator can assist in various practice areas, helping parties involved in disputes to reach mutually agreeable solutions without going to court. Some common practice areas where a certified mediator can be beneficial include: Certified mediators bring their skills and training to various legal contexts, providing a confidential and collaborative alternative to traditional…

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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.…

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Navigating 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…

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How 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…

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Resolve your Disputes with Mediation

 Disputes happen, but they don’t have to be resolved in court. Mediation is a cost-effective and efficient way to resolve disputes without the need for litigation. At The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, P.C., we specialize in mediation and have helped countless clients resolve their disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner. Whether…

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What 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…

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Alternative 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…

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Mediation and CoVid-19

During these times of uncertainty we find ourselves social distancing. A lot of us are staying home and finding our lives completely different. If you are your partner are finding difficulties that requires a conflict resolution expert we can help! At The Law Offices of Soheila Azizi & Associates, P.C. we have a less expensive,…

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“Digging up the Dirt” in a Custody Case: How to Gather Evidence

When it comes to your custody case, you might wonder how to ‘dig up the dirt.’ Perhaps, after going through the beginning of your custody case, you wonder how you can gather evidence that can be used in your case. Especially in cases where there are many large problems to consider, gathering evidence is of…

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Child Custody Mediation and Creation of Your Parenting Plan

When it comes to your parenting plan, you don’t have to leave your trust entirely in the hands of a judge. You and your spouse have the ability to work together on an agreement that works for both of you if you decide to consider child custody mediation, a great way to end all disputes.…

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Making Positive Decisions: Divorce Mediation and Its Benefits

Many people think that, when it comes to divorce, nobody gets what they want. This isn’t always the case, and divorce doesn’t always have to be ugly. You can make positive decisions and work past a variety of issues with your spouse if you are willing to communicate during this already-difficult time. What is divorce…

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