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The Truth about Mediation

By Jill O'Connell|2016-10-30T04:34:59+00:00February 18th, 2014|Divorce, Jill O'Connell, Mediation|

Mediation Myths and the Truth Behind Them Mediation is a negotiated settlement conference with an independent person, the mediator, assisting the negotiations between the spouses. The mediator is trained to assist the negotiation toward resolution of the divorce. From a mediator’s perspective, mediation seems to be easily misunderstood and a personal perspective can create a [...]

Divorce and Family Law Mediation

Benefits of Divorce and Family Law Mediation Mediation isn’t always appreciated. Sometimes it’s seen as one of the stepsisters in Cinderella. I see it in my client’s eyes when I mention it as an alternative to trial or before a hearing or trial. I am a true fan of mediation. Mediation can be used in [...]