Instead of the adversarial nature of the courtroom, a mediation session fosters open and effective communication between spouses. Mediators encourage the parties to express their thoughts and feelings ...

Mediation is a process in which a third party, the mediator, assists in negotiating a mutually acceptable solution to the ...

Many people going through divorce wish they could “just mediate” their case. The good news is that several counties in Washington state, including King and Snohomish County, require that spouses ...

There are various forums where people can participate in conciliation efforts to reach a resolution. Generally speaking, most people try to avoid conflict, and parties are happier when they can ...

Mediation is a process where a neutral third party—the mediator—assists disputing parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement. It is an essential tool in conflict resolution, particularly in ...

In her latest article, “The Benefits of Full-Service Divorce Mediation in Colorado: How to Save Money, Reduce Stress, and Prioritize Your Family’s Emotional Health During Divorce”, family law attorney ...

Three-Way Friendships Can Turn Toxic—Here’s How To Tell If You Should End Yours Despite a couple’s best intentions and hopes for a happily ever after together, divorce can happen to anyone (see: Tom ...

The adversarial system of litigation is not one that engenders trust among counterparties. So, it makes sense for people to expect the worst of one another when they arrive at the negotiation table.

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