Mediation
Divorce Mediation 101
Divorce mediation is becoming increasingly popular for couples that wish to amenably end their relationships. Nearly a quarter million people use mediation for divorce yearly in the US, including Massachusetts divorce.
Read MoreMediated Divorces have positive outcomes for parents and children
There is an overwhelming amount of data that shows that divorce mediation has far better outcomes for all involved than litigated divorces.
Read MoreMediation Outcome: Not a Reflection of Self-Worth
A provocative new law journal article deconstructs the psychodynamics of the mediation / negotiation process. Professional mediators certainly understand, if only instinctively, the primacy of ego, self-esteem, and self-identity in any mediation; but the piece articulates a framework and diagnostic that even experienced mediators may find useful. Essentially, the author, Elizabeth Bader, posits that there…
Read MoreTV Drama about a Mediator Debuts January 20 on USA Network
On January 20, the USA network debuts its newest drama, “Fairly Legal.” The show focuses on Kate, a reformed litigator who, disgusted with the practice of traditional law, becomes a mediator, or as the network press release puts it, the “ultimate anti-lawyer.” I’ll tune in for the premiere. I’m a little concerned, however, about the…
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