The covid-19 induced moratoriums on evictions in the US are coming to an end due to the reduced economic impact of the pandemic on tenants and homeowners. Consequently there may be a flood of new legal cases nationwide involving evictions by landlords and foreclosures by banks post-pandemic. Mediation is a great solution for addressing the […]
Pro Se Patterns Seen in Family Law Mediations After 3 Decades
Family law attorney and mediator Fran Brochstein of familylaw4u.com shares some insights on mediations, especially on mediations with Pro Se (no lawyers) couples facing separation and divorce. __.
What Kinds of Cases Can Be Resolved at Mediation Without Lawyers?
Mac and Natalia of InstantMediations and Tye of Cfmediationcenter.com discuss some cases frequently worked out at mediation without attorneys representing their clients. Some of those case types are: Family Law cases (Dissolution of Marriage Paternity Modification of Time-Sharing / Child Support Small Claims cases: Debt Collection Residential Property Insurance Cases: Denied Insurance Claims Connect with […]
Chasing Today’s Headlines to Create Conflict Resolution Roleplays
Mediator Trainer Thomas G. Giglione discusses roleplays in mediation. The primary way to learn mediations, roleplays help mediators sharpen their skills and help their parties resolve their problems. Good roleplays make good mediators even more effective by giving them practice in assessing issues and helping parties negotiate difficult conflicts. Connect with Thomas G. Giglione at […]
Mediation for Non-Lawyers (PRO SE’s)
Tye Bourdony connects with Mac and Natalia to discuss mediation as it relates to pro se individuals, that is mediation participants who are no represented by lawyers. Visit cfmediationcenter.com to connect with Tye. Connect with Tye Bourdony at cfmediationcenter.com
A Mediator’s Post Pandemic Marketing Toolbox
Veteran mediator and mediator trainer Thomas G. Giglione of VietnamADR.com and Mediation.vn discusses mediation marketing on the Lawyers & Mediators International Show & Podcast.
Remembering to be Human When Communicating Using Technology
Daniel Rainey of Holistic Solutions, Inc., an expert on communications theory and effective uses of technology discusses how not to overlook the human aspect when communicating on tools like Zoom, especially when engaging in online dispute resolution.
Mediations In the Times of Pandemic
APRIL 2021 – Three prominent mediator trainers from Florida, Virginia, and Vietnam, joined Instant Mediations to discuss the changes that have occurred in the filed of mediations specifically and alternative dispute resolution in general, as well as the changes that continue to occur due to the pandemic-induced lockdowns that still affect many mediators around the […]
March 2021 Decision-Making in Mediations – A Book Review
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4u.com at Fran@Familylaw4u.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, please feel free to contact […]
Who Needs a Mediation App & Other Frequently Asked Questions About the New Instant Mediations App
First, to bring some clarity, what is the App NOT? It is not another expensive and closed dispute resolution platform for mediators to adopt and learn, and train to their parties. That model has been attempted for years, but has never truly taken off on a large scale.