Why Do So Many Family Litigants Not Have Lawyers?
By Rachel Birnbaum and Nick Bala | More and more people who are divorcing do it without a lawyer. This research looks at their reasons and at the anticipated consequences of their decisions.
Mojo Marketing & Management: “The Business of Your Practice”
By Ada Hasloescher | Buckle your seat belts and join me as I tackle the roadblocks, fast tracks and everything in between for mediators building their practices. All are welcome, even the backseat drivers!
What Mediators Need to Know About Mental Health Concerns – Dan Berstein
“What Mediators Need to Know About Mental Health Concerns,” an APFM webinar featuring Dan Berstein. Recorded Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
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THE TIME IS NOW: Frequently Asked Questions and Observations about Credentialing Mediators
By Steve Erickson | We need a way to assess skills and provide credentials for family mediators who are client-centered, non-coercive, and respectful of self-determination. Other approaches masquerading as mediation are confusing the public.
The Sagas of Mr. & Ms. Nasty and Mr. & Ms. Nice
By Larry Gaughan | Clients who get loud and nasty during mediation may nevertheless reach a fair settlement. Nice clients may not. Conflict resolution models help clarify what is happening.