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“When you see a good move, wait; look for a better one.” – Emanuel Lasker When you think about mediation, picture a chess game. The basic object of the game is for the player to make all of the right moves in order to protect his or her King, while at the same time also …
Due to the overwhelming Family Court caseload, mediation has become a definitive component in the divorce process. In order to be placed on the Maricopa County mediation roster, a candidate must have two years of experience in family court as a court official, Judge Pro Tempore or a minimum of two years of experience in …
If you are going to mediation, it is helpful to know exactly what the mediator does. The mediator’s position is to facilitate the most productive conversation in order to allow parties to reach a resolution together. The mediator’s role is to assist and guide the parties, rather than make a judgment or insert his/her own …
Before we dive into the different avenues to get to Mediation, I want to explain the difference between Private Mediation, Court Ordered Mediation and Arbitration. Private Mediation and Arbitration are often assumed to be the same thing, but they are not. Mediation vs Court Mediation is a settlement process that takes place with the assistance of …
Now that we have explored the effect the new tax law will have on spousal maintenance, we will address the impact the tax law will have on real estate ownership. In divorces, often one spouse keeps the former marital residence and the other spouse will purchase a new home, or the parties will sell the …
