Should Mediators also be Attorneys?
by Cris Currie Supporting Effective Agreement Among the more hotly debated issues concerning appropriate qualifications for mediators is the question as to whether it is preferable for mediators to also be lawyers. In many states, a law degree is a … Read More
Mediation for Estate Disputes
Few issues are more contentious than deciding “who gets what” when creating an estate plan. Fights over terms in a will and intentions of an elder relative often lead to bitter disagreement and feuding that can permanently ruin family relationships. It … Read More
I WANT to get divorced, but do not know where to start…
If this is something that you are thinking, you have come to the right place. The best thing about our services is that we are here to take the weight of the world off your shoulders so you can focus … Read More
I love my job!
I know there are many many people out there who go to work day in and day out because they have to, not because they want to. I am truly so fortunate that I have a “job” that I love … Read More
Why should I use mediation?
Although it seems like more and more people are learning about mediation and the benefits it can offer you when going through a divorce, it is important to understand that there are far more benefits then the obvious…saving money! Here … Read More
San Diego Superior Court Is Facing Huge Budget Cuts
The San Diego Superior Court Is Facing Huge Budget Cuts What does this change mean for you? You are the individual who assumes their justice system will be available to them when they need it. Well, it kind of means it … Read More
What do nurses and mediators have in common?
So, I had an epiphany…a client called as said, “thank you for staying on the phone with me and listening to me vent, my lawyer wouldn’t have done that!” It was then it hit me…mediators are the nurses of the legal … Read More
Really??? Businesses are financing other people’s divorce???
I recently read an article — you can read it too: Taking Sides in a Divorce, Chasing Profit And I have to say I don’t know how I feel about it. It is discussing the fact that there are boutique … Read More
Preparing for your Mediation
This is a great article summarizing what YOU need to do as the mediation participant to prepare yourself for mediation. It is also sets forth what you can and cannot expect from mediation. You should know what you are getting into, and know that mediation is a very different experience from litigation. While it is the best way, it does require YOU to make the decisions, speak up, and not allow agreements to be made that you dont agree with. If you have a hard time speaking up for yourself, you need to think abotu that and how you can change that in mediation.… Read More