Category: About Mediation

(This article was first published in the Oakland County Legal News on May 30 and June 27, 2023.) "The paradox...

Some History of Support Bots Despite seeming like a futuristic idea, chatbots have been around for over fifty years. One...

“Cheeky” is defined by the Collins English Dictionary as “slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way...

Mediation has rightfully earned a reputation as being a generally easier and less expensive road to divorce. Unfortunately, it has...

Improving diversity in the field of mediation is crucial for creating an inclusive and effective environment. Implicit bias can significantly...

Professionals Who Mediate: The Endless Opportunities for Professionals Who Mediate Link to Part 1 Not every individual seeking to develop...

As we head into another election season, during which we will be talking with friends and relatives we may find...

Mandatory mediation in Italy was implemented by D.Lgs. (Legislative Decree) 28/2010, which in art. 3 provided for the ODR. [i]...

Professionals Who Mediate: Who are They and How Do They Differ from Professional Mediators? People from multiple backgrounds, fields, disciplines,...

Donald T. Saposnek, Ph.D., presents a 1.5-hour course describing the current research on Gatekeeper parents, who present unique challenges to...

ChatGPT – A Revolution in Mediation? Artificial Intelligence technology such as ChatGPT (GPT-3/4 Algorithm) is considered one of the most...

A division supported by the legal system is stressful, expensive, and prolonged; if you have children, it will impact them...

Are you trying to figure out if mediation or arbitration is a better fit for you? What is the difference...

Arrangements for child custody — whether agreed upon by parents or ordered by a judge — must be in the...

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which I have practiced for more than a decade, has taught me invaluable life lessons on and...

Preparing yourself for a mediation is challenging. No one likes conflict, and no matter how well you prepare or how...

This article honors the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) 60th Anniversary Celebration now taking place in Los Angeles....

“Do you have a lawyer, or are you going with mediation?” If you’re starting the divorce process (or the post-judgment...

Whether problems between coworkers seem constant or sporadic, handling conflict resolution in the workplace can be difficult and uncomfortable for...

If you've ever been curious about the attorney perspective on what makes for an effective mediation, then this episode is...

No one can doubt that mediators have power and exert influence. Within a session, the mediator’s primary focus is to...

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional dispute resolution methods, such as litigation and arbitration....

Divorces often start from a place of conflict or stress, but some divorces are more contentious than others.  A number...

Colin Rule, CEO of Mediate.com and ODR.com, has been presented with the 2023 D’Alemberte/Raven Award from the American Bar Association. Colin...

While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are...

Chances are you've heard about ChatGPT, but have you thought about the potential influence of ChatGPT on ODR? In this...

Did you know that the average length of a lawsuit in Brazil is about 10 years? Good thing there's mediation! ...

In this episode, Michael and Karen Aurit interview Ken Neumann. Ken is an expert in the field of family and...

The justice system in Canada is based on the lofty principles of fairness and equity, with the goal of providing...

If prior to 2020 someone had asked me if I zoom, I would have thought they were asking me about...