Choose to Mediate, Not Litigate In the thick of conflict, it’s easy to forget that we have choices—not just about what we fight for, but how we fight. Litigation offers structure, yes. But that structure often comes with rigid timelines, adversarial posturing, and a high...
Holding the Conflict The Mediator's Role in Creating Space for Resolution: In the often emotionally charged terrain of conflict—particularly in family and post-divorce matters—it is tempting for parties to look for quick fixes, clear winners, or someone to impose a solution. Mediation offers a different...
The Ethics of Influence: Holding Power with Wisdom in Family Conflict Resolution In high-conflict family disputes, mediators and arbitrators often walk an invisible tightrope — balancing neutrality with leadership, empathy with structure, and strategy with restraint. One of the less openly discussed truths is that...
The main component or ingredient of mediation is the Mediator. The Mediator is a central figure in helping you resolve your dispute by providing a neutral forum to have frank and open discussions. That is why it’s important to make sure you select the right...