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Learning all you need to know about a court-ordered mediation can feel daunting. When a court orders the parties in a family law case to mediation, there are often many questions about the process and whether the parties will be punished for failing to settle. Family law frequently involves high emotions, and mediation can feel …
“Does mediation mean settlement?” is a common question when learning about the different processes in alternative dispute resolution. While the goal of mediation is often to settle, the two terms are not synonymous. Mediation is a process that encourages settlement, while settlement is the agreement between the parties. While a settlement will always resolve a …
Agreeing to arbitration before a dispute: most signed contracts have predispute arbitration clauses. Businesses and companies have been implementing arbitration to resolve disputes outside traditional litigation. It creates a space for parties to resolve conflicts confidently and efficiently while still issuing binding decisions for the parties to follow. As the popularity of arbitration has grown, so …
Conflict is an inevitable part of life, and there are many types of conflict that we experience throughout our daily lives. They can manifest in our relationships, professional interactions, or even within ourselves as we grapple with internal dilemmas and desires. While internal conflict can often feel uncomfortable or distressing, it also presents opportunities for …
In the maze of financial solutions available to individuals grappling with debt, professional debt mediation emerges as a beacon of hope for many suffering through the constant barrage of a debt collection agency. Often misunderstood and underutilized, debt mediation offers a pathway to financial stability without the heavy repercussions associated with other debt relief methods, …
If you have ever signed a contract, you have probably asked, “Should I sign an arbitration agreement?” The most common place people may see an arbitration agreement that gives them pause is an employment agreement. Many companies have begun to include arbitration agreements in their contracts with employees because it may make dispute resolution cheaper …
Can I be fired for not signing an arbitration agreement? Finally! After months of looking for a new job, sending out resumes, making phone calls, going for interviews, and suffering disappointments, a decent company has made a good offer. It’s not everything you want, but times are hard. The head of HR puts you in …
In conflict resolution, peer mediation emerges as a beacon of hope and transformation. It’s a process that empowers individuals, typically within educational or workplace settings, to take charge of disputes and work towards a mutually beneficial resolution. This blog post will explore peer mediation’s true essence, its benefits, and how it can be effectively implemented …
Final offer arbitration (FOA) is a conflict resolution method that involves an arbitrator or a panel of three arbitrators. Conventional arbitration has been criticized because arbitrators supposedly arrive at awards by “splitting the difference” between the parties’ positions. Such behavior diminishes concession-making and may even drive parties to take more extreme positions in the hope …
Regarding conflict resolution and interpersonal communication, two strategies stand out for their effectiveness and application in various settings: mediation and moderation. While both approaches aim to address disputes and foster understanding, their methodologies, purposes, and outcomes significantly differ. This informative blog post will examine these concepts, helping individuals and organizations choose the right strategy. Understanding …