Mediation, The Right Tools for the Job
In my experience, most couples that wish to work with a divorce mediator have a demeanor that’s open to arriving at a fair settlement. Sometimes, however, issues pop up that arouse great passion and the idea of what’s fair is challenged. Lately, I’ve mediated some...
Sunrise, Sunset…
Last month, to celebrate Valentines Day, I went to two programs on divorce. In the morning the topic was Gray Divorce sponsored by the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of greater NYC. In the afternoon, a book launch for a workbook about prenuptial agreements....
A Eunuch from Mars
Roger Fisher, Harvard Law professor and pioneer of negotiation and conflict resolution techniques famously referred to the best-qualified mediator as a Eunuch from Mars, someone who is not aligned with either party and is disinterested in the issues at hand....