Recently, on the Lawyer 2 Lawyer podcase hosted on the Legal Talk Network, Attorney Kelly Chang Rickert discuss the pros and cons of mediation over litigation in divorce proceedings, and the impact on the couple going forward.
The Mediator Mediating Across Different Languages – Some Precautions
Mediation is aimed at bringing agreement into a conflict situation. The conflict situation often results from communication barriers. One of the most obvious communication barriers language. How is it possible then to bring agreement into a situation where more than one language is involved and where the communication barrier already exists? The common sense allows […]
Top 5 Ways to Ensure Online Mediation Stays Secure
Now that the age of online mediations is upon us, internet security is on the top of everyone’s mind. Safety for mediation participants from threats such as online bullying or stalking is important. So are security of their information, including credit card information used to pay for mediation services, or digital data shared between the […]
Why to Mediate Online in a Family Case
While it is mostly known amongst lawyers and their clients why mediation in general is being recommended, there are some features that make the mediation online in family cases really special. So on top of what is usually given as examples why mediation in family cases is so reputable, namely that it is: cost effective, […]
Do Mediators Still Need Office Space?
The traditional model of formal alternative dispute resolution required that mediators own or rent office space to meet parties and their legal representatives. In that model, a mediator might use their space containing a conference room and several caucus rooms for small group meetings. They might also rent shared space among a group of mediators, […]