The Akron Beacon Journal hails the verdict: “Mediation saves.” Paula Schleis writes (excerpt): ”With a third person present, it just changes things. People are able to talk things over,” said Bernard Winick, who teaches business law at the University of…
Using mediation to settle your divorce: creative solutions in a calm atmosphere
Using divorce mediation for peaceful purposes
The Santa Barbara Independent comments on how to get a win-win split in divorce. Kevin Bourke writes (excerpt): Divorce mediation has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you and your soon-to-be ex are both intent on creating a peaceful…
Mediation, not divorce wars
<a href=”http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jJgoYlyhuUqQd2wSCoD1GRWPzHAwD8TK1Q480″> The Associated Press</a> identifies mediation as a method for successfully resolving divorce litigation. David Crary writes (excerpt): “Most clients in a dispute are looking for an honorable peace, not war,” Boston lawyer David Hoffman wrote in recent op-ed…
Mediation and domestic violence
The issue of domestic violence and mediation is addressed in virtually all mediation books and training materials. In his book, Mediating Child Custody Disputes, Donald Saposnek highlights the vigorous debate on this issue. He lists the competing arguments: Concerns of…
Unsigned mediation agreement enforced where no proof of prejudice
The Michigan Court of Appeals issued its decision in Meinke v. Meinke (Case No. 277033, November 29, 2007). The court held that the trial court did not err in enforcing the property settlement agreement despite the fact that the mediation…