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The Tug Away From Mediator Neutrality
A strange moment can happen in mediation when the mediator neutrality starts slipping toward one side. The shift usually begins quietly. One person in the room may start making more sense to you. Another may seem more emotionally grounded. At times, somebody reminds...
When to Interrupt in Mediation and When to Let It Run
Knowing when to interrupt in mediation is a real judgment call. This guide shows how to do it with purpose, avoid reactive mistakes, and keep the process on track.
The Top Ten Ways Practitioners Screw Up Collaborative Divorce Cases
I have a lot of respect for collaborative professionals. Most people who choose this model are trying to do right by their clients. I still see the same problems show up again and again. There are others, but these are the ones I see most often. These are the top ten...
The Case for Teamwork in Family Law Practice
Why Family Law Burnout Happens Burnout in family law generally shows up as overload, with too many roles, too many expectations, and not enough structure around who is responsible for what. Reducing burnout in family law starts with how the work is structured, not...
Why Collaborative Divorce Matters Right Now and Why Family Law Professionals Are Taking a Closer Look
What People Bring Into a Collaborative Divorce Process Most people entering the family law system are struggling. They are dealing with loss, uncertainty, and fear. That is the reality they bring into the process. Once inside, conflict can escalate rapidly. Positions...
Mediation Training Methods: Giving You the Pencil
Tomorrow would have been my father’s ninety-seventh birthday. He was born on February 25, 1929. My mother was born on March 1, 1935, and she would have turned ninety-one this Sunday. Their birthdays always came close together. My parents met as students at the...