Tag Archives: Negotiation

To caucus or not to caucus……..

When should mediators use “caucusing” as a technique…. and when should they not? Continue reading

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Top Ten Myths of Family Mediation Series: Seven

Truth or Myth: Mediation should never be used if there has been violence or abuse in the relationship. Continue reading

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Top Ten Myths of Family Mediation Series: One

Truth or Myth: Mediation is only for people who communicate well with each other. Continue reading

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Making the case for treating pre-nups differently.

This year’s winner of the prestigious John E. VanDuzer Award in Family Law argues that courts should apply different criteria when assessing whether to uphold a marriage contract. Continue reading

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Mediating the unique challenges facing the elderly

As our demographics change, so do the kinds of services needed. For instance, “elder mediation” was relatively unknown only a few years ago. But as the population ages, more conflicts dealing with the unique needs and circumstances of the elderly will arise. Continue reading

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Clients Want Negotiation

This just in: clients value their lawyers’ negotiation skills! This is of course not really news, but it is encouraging to know that the value of mediation and negotiation is being recognized. Continue reading

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