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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Custody Battle Tips and How They’ll Help in Your Case

Nobody ever wants their custody court case to become a custody ‘battle,’ but sometimes this is what ends up happening. Sometimes, the details in your court case have deemed it a custody battle because you feel as if you are fighting on your kid’s side and attempting to get the best outcome that is in…

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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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If Your Spouse Has Been Lying in Your Divorce Case

When you are going through a divorce case with your spouse, you must always tell the truth. When you sign certain forms in your divorce, you are taking an oath. Lying under oath constitutes perjury. It is frustrating when you and your attorney know that your spouse is lying about certain aspects of your divorce…

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What Are the Odds Divorce Mediation Will Work?

Divorce mediation has now appeared decades ago and is an official way for many people to go through the divorce process in a manner that is less stressful and time-consuming than they would have imagined. Divorce is known to be a stressful time period in everyone’s life, which is why mediation is sometimes seen as…

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We Answer Some of Your Biggest Mediation Questions

As mediators who want you to have the best results in your case, we want to help you through the process from every aspect. You may have questions about mediation that have not been answered when you did prior research or talked to mediators yourself. We can answer these questions to help you understand your…

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