The Language of Conflict: Two Sides, One Choice In the world of family law and conflict resolution, words are never neutral. They carry weight. They create tone. They signal intention. And — often — they shape outcomes long before any legal document is signed. There’s...
The phrase "Dispute Resolution operates within the shadows of the Law" is a paraphrased adaptation of the concept introduced by legal scholars Robert H. Mnookin and Lewis Kornhauser in their seminal 1979 article, "Bargaining in the Shadow of the Law: The Case of Divorce" ....
Why More Family Lawyers Are Turning to Mediation and Arbitration: Over the years, I’ve watched the legal landscape shift—subtly at first, then unmistakably. More and more family law lawyers are pivoting away from full-throttle litigation and turning to mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes. I’m...
Mediation as an Art and Arbitration as a Science: Rethinking Family Law Dispute Resolution Family law, more than most other legal disciplines, sits at the intersection of legal complexity and emotional gravity. It involves real people, real families, and often, deeply personal issues. It’s no...