Posts Tagged ‘divorce mediation’
Why mediations fail
I was attending a continuing legal education seminar the other day entitled, “Domestic Mediation: Who, What, Where, When, Why?,” presented by a local attorney master mediator whom I really respect. One of the topics covered was the question, “Why Mediations Fail?” Here are the points that were made: The parties are not yet ready to…
Read MoreMediation requires full disclosure
Today I represented a client at mediation. The mediation did not result in a negotiated agreement that resolved the case. The mediator did a fine job. So why didn’t the case get resolved? The obvious, broad answer is that the parties were unable to reach a compromise, so the real underlying question is, what kept…
Read MoreWhy mediation works
Mediation is generally very successful in family law cases. It provides a safe forum for people to sit down and communicate respectfully regarding their concerns and desires, as well as to have their reality challenged if they are a bit off. The setting is confidential, so nothing that is said in mediation can be used…
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