Collaborative Law and Mediation: What’s the Difference?

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Mark Jakubik

In mediation, there is one “neutral” who helps the disputing parties try to settle their case. The mediator cannot give either party legal advice, and cannot help either side advocate its position. If one side or the other becomes unreasonable or stubborn, or lacks negotiating skill, or is emotionally distraught, the mediation can [...]

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Settlements, Cooperation and Collaborative Practice

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Mark Jakubik

My friend and fellow blogger Grant Griffiths of the Kansas Family and Divorce Lawyer blog recently has the follwing on the use of settlements and mediation in family practice, and the appeal of collaborative law, posted on the resources section of his blog:
A fellow family law blogging friend of mine, James Gross of the Maryland [...]

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