Category: Community

Most settlement agreements provide that the entire action shall be dismissed and the court shall retain jurisdiction under Code of...

Even if you choose to avoid for the right reasons, does it make a difference what you actually say to...

Sometimes, the relationships in our lives can become toxic over time. Whether it’s in the relationships we hold with our...

Mediation is not a new concept in the Kenyan culture.  It was traditionally used to settle disputes.  It was used...

How a Mediation highlighted the Joys of Human Interaction We’ve had over two years of virtual mediations, arbitrations and court...

A panel discussion featuring four experts who will discuss how divorce mediation can help you through the process and deal with...

I have no idea what I will do when I go to mediate a matter. After 30 years of practice...

At a much earlier time in my career, I addressed the disciplines of conflict management and change management as if...

The world continues to change rapidly, and most of us race to keep pace with technological advances. While some would...

"The world is made, not found." (W Barnet Pearce) I had been a mediator for about 10 years before I...

Walking up to a friend’s home hit by a recent tornado, the place seems barely recognizable. The steps that lead...

Here is a slide show showing how the Mediate.com site has looked over the years. Our original site needed to...

The Agreement to Conflict Within relationships we care about, professional or personal, those we hope will keep-up their stride for...

Business partnerships are often stronger than sole proprietorships because two or more partners can bring diverse strengths to the table...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency which enforces federal workplace anti-discrimination laws, will release Tuesday two reports on...

“The only thing blame does it to keep the focus off you when you are looking for external reasons to...

I’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for people and organizations: conflict, change,...

Past, Present and (likely) Future Mandatory civil and commercial mediation came in force in Italy in 2011. This article looks...

I’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for people and organizations: conflict, change,...

Our shame stories can fuel conflict. Those of you who’ve been following my blog for a while, know that I...

It’s time for mediation to claim its place as a stand-alone profession freed from being just an alternative to the...

Top 10 Questions About Child Support One of the most talked-about issues in separation is the issue of child support....

Community Mediation Centres (CMC) play an important role as they provide a platform for practical and efficient resolution of community...

Narcissus, the Greek god who fell so deeply in love with himself that his self-adoration ultimately led to his demise,...

In Ontario, most separating parents are able to resolve disagreements over decision-making responsibility (formerly known as custody) and parenting time...

By Bob Wright This article was first published in the Oakland County Legal News on May 3, 2022. Allowing parties...

Many organizations seem to have a strong avoiding culture, which can best be investigated with a specific change in TKI instructions. Instead...

I’ve recently been helping some parents think through how and when to talk to their children about their divorce.  Here...

The American Bar Association published a story warning us all to be careful about settling by email. It recited the...

It’s somewhat counterintuitive to think and say we actually laugh at our interpersonal disputes! But, in my work as a...