Current cultures seem to place so much value on external accomplishments, appearance, and self-aggrandizement—all things that are fleeting and short lived at best. It’s safe to say society in general and our personal relationships could use a little more Humility. Why is it so challenging to express ? Is it a weakness, or a pinnacle […]
7 Realities on What it’s Like to be a Divorced or Separated Parent With Kids
Lawyer and Mediator Fran Brochstein, of Familylaw4u.com, discusses with Mac and Natalia from OPLawyes.org and InstantMediations.com on video, 7 legal realities of what it’s like to be the divorced or separated parents of children. These 7 points include: 1. You will not have the children for all holidays. 2. You have no control on what […]
The US Institute of Peace Vietnam War Legacies and Reconciliation Initiative & Work of Chuck Searcy
Special peacemaker guest Chuck Searcy, a founding member of Veterans For Peace Chapter 160, in Viet Nam, joined Thomas G. Giglione of Mediation.vn and Mac and Natalia, of OPLawyers.org and InstantMediations.com, on this YouTube Video to discuss Project RENEW, a bomb removal organization that works to protect Vietnamese people from unexploded ordnance from the American-Vietnam […]
Dispute Resolution Through Grassroots Mediation
This episode (catch on YouTube) features Thomas G. Giglione (Mediation.vn & Vietnamadr.com) and Hoa Thi Kim Nguyen, the Vice Director of the Hanoi-based Microfinance and Community Development Institute (MACDI – macdivn.org) and their discussion with Mac Pierre-Louis (instantmediations.com & oplawyers.org) regarding the work they’re doing in Vietnam involving grassroots mediations. Per the June 2020 EU […]
“GRATITUDE” The Qualities Needed To Reconnect With Family
Family mediators Brett Lovett of FamilyReconcile.com and Natalia discuss the second quality needed to reconnect with family: gratitude. Most of us assume we know what gratitude and gratefulness is, but Lovett helps shed light on how this powerful quality can help reshape our relationships, especially those torn apart by strife. Watch video recording on YouTube […]
Getting Ready for a Pre-Suit Divorce Without Attorneys
Tye Bourdony of cfmediationcenter.com joins InstantMediations co-founder Natalia Olowska-Czajka, of OPLawyers.org, to discuss pre-suit considerations when thinking and planning for divorce, especially pre-suit mediation as a means to resolving the conflicts that inevitably occur in divorces; even divorces that start off as “uncontested”. Watch the YouTube version here https://youtu.be/EwqZ4FZZpOg.
“DEFERENCE” – The Qualities Needed To Re-Connect With Family
Mediator Brett Lovett, of Familyreconcile.com, joins mediators Mac and Natalia of OPLawyers.org, to discuss “deference to others” as a quality individuals need to practice to reduce conflict and live in harmony. Relationships, whether they be in the family, workplace, or in society at large, can be challenging, especially after the great “reset” called covid pandemic.
Things Judges Consider in a Child Custody Case
Fran Brochstein of Familylaw4u.com joins with Mac and Natalia of OPLawyers.org to cover some basic things they’ve seen judge consider when deciding custody cases. Parents sometimes find out the hard way that custody battles usually turn into which parent can present better evidence to make the other parent look more unfit. Pick up some pearls […]
Recent International Trends Surrounding Developments in Cryptocurrencies and NFTs
Guest Federico Vasoli of Dmtvglobal.com, an international tax and business law attorney joins Thomas G. Giglione of Vietnamadr.com, and Mediation.vn and Mac and Natalia of OPLawyers.org, to discuss trends in cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Particularly trends in litigation and how application of this new technology causes disputes.
How can Pro Se Defendants in Small Claims Debt Collection cases settle their debt for less than the lawsuit amount.
Tye Bourdony of cfmediationcenter.com discusses with Mac and Natalia of OPLawyers.org how to settle small claims court lawsuits involving debts such as credit card debts. Particularly how non-lawyered defendants can negotiate with the other side at mediation the most-effective ways to resolve a debt claim.