Don’t Sue!! Try Mediation First.
Should I take them to court? What are my options? Well, lawsuits have their place and function, but in some instances, such as on-going relationships, lawsuits is like trying to remove a fly from a person’s head with a hatchet. I am often asked what are the benefits of resolving a dispute through mediation versus traditional litigation. Here is a list of benefits that mediation can provide. (read full article…)
New Jersey’s Civil War In Divorce Mediation
The first step in the process of despising something is to label it. There are countless mediation models, many of which come with their own labels; such as team mediation, transformative mediation, etc. Most of these, and their practitioners, can be described as either facilitative or evaluative in approach. The ideological debate between the members of these two camps is a heated one, which, in many cases, has degenerated into “I’m right, you’re wrong” thinking. (read full article…)
Minority Shareholders - Fighting The Man
Investing in a corporate entity is fairly standard practice in our society. Problems arise when you own a small percentage of shares, but disagree with the direction the majority shareholders are taking the entity. As a minority shareholder, do you have any way to fight “the man”, to wit, the majority shareholders? (read full article…)
Thinking About Divorce Or Ending Your Relationship? What Do You Do First? Do You Know Your Options?
What is a mediator? It is a neutral person. They do not take sides and they are not there to be your marriage therapist. Their goal is to assist you by removing the drama and tension often associated with a long drawn out court battle. In fact, they are not even allowed to give you legal advice. The mediator begins, by meeting each party separately. You fill out questions and provide financial information. In addition, you list concerns over custody and parenting issues. (read full article…)