 Dolan Family Law recently posted an article detailing what they believe to be the 5 Rules of Success for mediation.
1. Be right but only to a certain extent 2. Address the problem not the person 3. Work with facts 4. Focus on interest, not positions 5. Respect To read more about these ideas, click on the image. DONE mediation is here to help bring these and other beneficial aspects of mediation to your case to help you find solutions. Schedule a session of mediation online today. The article ends by saying: Not all disputes have to be resolved in court; going through the meditation process is an excellent way to reach a consensus while avoiding the uncertainties of a trial. However, keep in mind that everything must be done right to ensure the success of the mediation process.
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The Rochester Beacon recently published an article called The Power of Repairing Harm. In that article they site a study by the Utah Law Review in this way:
In many states, restorative justice has become a standard practice to decrease the harm caused by crimes while considering the needs of all those involved—victims, offenders and communities. An analysis published in the Utah Law Review two years ago that drew on data from 50 states found that 45 states have codified restorative justice into statutory law or regulatory law. In this article, they go on to explain the benefit and the logical wide spread adoption of such forms of justice within the legal system. It is much appreciated the manner in which mediation services are explained for their undeniable benefits to both parties in legal situations. The outcomes of these ADR cases are so indisputably preferable to legal consequences traditionally imposed by courts.  I found this interesting article on Babygaga.com about "parallel parenting" as opposed to co-parenting. The jist of it is that parallel parenting is ideal in cases where the parents to a child engage in a more business like relationship when it comes to parenting. Co-parenting is only possible when the two parents involved can communicate and work together on a mutually agreed upon parenting plan. When communication and collaboration are not possible, parallel parenting is the next best thing. Read more about parallel parenting here.
6/21/2020 5 Signs Mediation Won’t Work for Your Divorce, According to a Mediation Expert - Dr. jann blackstoneRead NowA new article on Yahoo.com goes over 5 basic signs that mediation may not prove to be productive. Dr. Jann Blackstone says they are: 1. There’s So Much Animosity, You Can’t Talk to Each Other 2. There’s a History of Drug or Alcohol Abuse or Domestic Violence 3. There’s a Mental Health Issue 4. There’s No Seeing Eye-to-Eye on Custody 5. One—or Both—Parties Aren’t Willing to Put in the Time Needed to Sort Things Out For more details and information, click on the link. In the State of Utah, parents seeking divorce are REQUIRED to attempt mediation unless they have a court exception. Just because it might not be productive does not mean you can avoid it all together. If you are looking for a mediator, reach out to us today and schedule your mediation.  The Digital Journal posted this about the costs of litigated divorce vs. mediated divorce.
"When going through a divorce process, money is often the last thing people want to add to their list of worries. Choosing to go through a litigated divorce is estimated to cost couples up to $32,000 and that’s if things go well as planned. In most cases, the cases don’t go well and even more money ends up being spent. Thankfully, mediated divorce offers a far more cost-effective alternative as everything can be mediated." Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4715373#ixzz6Perjnhwq Lexology.com featured a great article discussing the challenges of co-parenting during COVID-19. It may seem obvious that communication is not only important but essential in new ways during this “new normal”. They recommend finding the most effective means of communication and agreeing upon terms and use of that communication. It is important that co-parents are open and forthcoming about how they plan to approach parenting during their time. These methods of improved communication can be discussed and organized without tension in mediation. Contact us to schedule today.  |
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