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APFM: The Dream, Progress to Date, and New Goals
In March 2012, eleven amazing people announced the creation of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators. They had big dreams and grand expectations. Let’s look at how far we have come and where we may go.
Weapons and Sports Agents
Life imitates art, art imitates life, and both reveal deeper patterns.
Mediation Power Imbalances: Weighing the Arguments
It is commonly said that power imbalances in mediation render it unfair.
What Do Marriage Counselors and Mediators Do?
There is a big difference between marriage counselors and mediators, and each is specific to the condition of a relationship.
Interview with Chip Rose
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Chip Rose, a national leader in the fields of divorce mediation and collaborative practice, filmed as part of Mediate.com's 'Views from the Eye of the Storm' Video Series.
Book Review: The Master Agreement by Jay Bultz
'The Master Agreement', now in its Second Edition, offers a comprehensive manual of issues, clauses and phrases for use in drafting Marital Settlement Agreements. This book is unique, of very high quality, will save you time, and elevate the quality of your drafting.
Mediation – Engaging the Rhythm of Polyvagal Regulation
What do garden snails, lizards and humans all have in common?
Like the Fireflies Generating Light
It is currently common to use expressions such as "polarization" or "crack" to describe the attitudes with which the inhabitants, politicians and governments in different countries raise or debate their problems.
Como Las Luciernagas Generando Luz - en espanol
Actualmente es común usar expresiones como "polarización" o "grieta" para describir las actitudes con las que los habitantes, políticos y gobiernos de diferentes países plantean o debaten sus problemas.
Family Mediation and Domestic Abuse
Mediation in Worcester, Gloucester and the surrounding areas is increasingly the default option when it comes to family dispute resolution.
Interview with Maxine Baker-Jackson
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Maxine Baker-Jackson, former Director and Mediator, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Dependency Court, filmed as part of Mediate.com's 'Views from the Eye of the Storm' Video Series.
Making Referrals to Divorce Mediation or Family Mediation
Mental health professionals may have a general idea about what divorce mediation is but want to know more about it before making referrals. This article discusses critical points for you to consider before referring your clients to divorce mediation or mediation of other family issues.
Power, Impartiality, and Timing: Third Party Mediation in the Middle East
There has been upsurge literature on third party intervention in recent years, and still a significant gap in the field of mediation.
Interview with Margaret Shaw
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Margaret Shaw, recipient of this year's Mary Parker Follett award from ACR, filmed as part of Mediate.com's ' Views from the Eye of the Storm' Video Series.
The Mediation Miracle
In the past few decades, California has led a national shift in paradigms for family conflict resolution that has freed trial courts to do what they do best—ensure due process of law and serve as the court of last resort.
ODR as an Effective Method to Ensure Access to Justice: The Worrying, But Promising Brazilian Case
After an introduction to the historical aspects of dispute resolution, this article discusses the relevance of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) methods for a smooth transition to the Internet Age.
Las Medidas Autosatisfactivas, en la Justicia Peruana
Es articulo es un Descripcion de objetivos e identificacion de la institucion.
Building Coalitions and Story Telling
In order to be more effective in mediation, the story of the case must be told just like the unfolding of a movie or book. Like any story, there is a common structure that has a beginning, middle and end and is broken down into three acts.
Mediation vs. Arbitration
This article directs the special advantages of mediation for resolving disputes. It outlines the specific procedure for mediation that optimizes these advantages over arbitration.
Peacemakers of All Faiths Gather at Ismaili Jamatkhana Plano for Restoring Community Day
This article covers Restoring Community Day held in 2017, including plans for the upcoming Community Day to be held in October 2018.
Justice
As a non-lawyer who teaches in law schools, I have been brought into the “justice” conversation many times. I am asked: How can you be sure your online systems will deliver justice?
New California Law Requires Informed Consent to Mediation
On January 1, a new California law will take effect; it will require a lawyer to make sure their client understands the implications of California's legal protections for mediation communication.
Interview with Randy Lowry
This is the complete interview by Robert Benjamin with Randy Lowry, President of Lipscomb University and founder of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine.
Do We Need to Raise Our Voice?
"Keep calm and carry on" is generally a mantra I refer to when I am in the mediation room.
Self-Restraint: A Door to True Liberty
When one ignores one’s own emotions, to maintain face, or to increase hopes for immature peace, the likelihood for an unexpected emotional burst, by oneself, or by the other, increases.
Sample Agreement To Mediate
This sample Agreement to Mediate now incorporates the confidentiality of digital communications with participants and their advisors.
The Importance of Trust in the Mediator
In franchise disputes, lawyers and parties who search for mediators drill down on mediators’ professional backgrounds, often paying the most attention to whether potential mediators have previously represented franchisors or franchisees.
Co-Parenting Tips During a Divorce
By following some simple tips and committing yourself to being the best co-parent possible, you can help to ensure your children thrive during and after the divorce.
5 Common Misconceptions Surrounding Family Mediation
The main difference with family mediation is that, opposed to going through lawyers, you are encouraged to speak directly to each other.
Mediation and Conciliation in UAE
Sulh or amicable settlement has a long history within Arab and Islamic societies and have their roots in pre-Islamic Arabia.
Finale of Birbrower
This is a brief article covering the background of the Birbrower case and the adoption of new legislation in California which will allow foreign attorneys to appear in international arbitrations.