Those who are injured in auto accidents and are facing mediation may question what happens at mediation for auto accidents. Auto accidents are difficult circumstances, and dealing with insurance companies to try and recover from injuries can add to the difficulty. Negotiations with insurance companies can often come up short of an agreement because insurance …
By Angela Romero Valedón and Sarah Burris Clayton. Introduction As part of the American Arbitration Association®’s (AAA) continued efforts to keep arbitration efficient and cost-effective, it formalized what had been somewhat common practice by adding an optional “feature” to its case administration. The Streamlined Three-Arbitrator Panel Option, which AAA added as an option for Commercial …
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For couples that are going through a divorce, one of the most challenging aspects of the process is agreeing on the custody arrangement for the kids. Often, custody determinations are based on the best interest of the children. A child custody case can often involve strong convictions and emotions, so the guidance and expertise of …
A child support mediator can help parents agree on what is often one of the most highly contested issues in a divorce. Every party in a divorce will have an idea of who should be paying child support and how much they should be paying, so it can be difficult to find a common ground …
When talking about alternative dispute resolution, conciliation is a necessary technique to discuss. The process helps parties come up with solutions and find new ways to consider a solution. It is a creative process between the parties and the conciliator to identify solutions that are outside of the realm of what the parties have considered …
We are all involved in conflicts every day, ranging from when our kids are going to bed or what movie to see. Our conflicts highlight our needs and desires and reflect those of others. To be conflict-free is to be isolated. Of course conflict outcomes matter, but our methods of resolution do too. What …
What a mess. Recently, you were driving the middle car during a three-car accident. Your car was totaled, you had to have leg surgery. You have missed a lot of work and are way behind on many of your bills. You have been negotiating with all three insurance companies by yourself. You don’t think there …
When an individual is facing a conflict and is struggling to determine how to deal with the conflict, conflict coaching may be a great opportunity to learn about conflict resolution and master skills to make resolving the conflict a more ascertainable goal. Conflict coaching is a one-on-one experience where a professional works with an individual …
More businesses, schools, and governments have begun to adopt a conciliatory policy when evaluating and creating their conflict resolution processes. Yet many people that follow and interact with these processes do not fully understand the term conciliatory and how it affects the dispute resolution process. For some people, a conciliatory process may feel fresh and …
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The average working American devotes more time to work than to family, leisure, or even sleep.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, time spent working beats time spent sleeping by an entire hour. Given the amount of time and energy we spend at work—plus the fact that conflict is a frequent and natural byproduct of …
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