Mediation Legal Guides (46 found)

Written by Ali Ebrahimzadeh
This guide focuses on trying to keep you and your spouse out of expensive litigation when you are getting a divorce, splitting your assets, and creating a child custody plan. This general guide below does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any attorney-client relationship between us.
Posted 4 months ago in Family. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Stann William Givens
Mediation is an effective way to resolve divorce differences without expensive and divisive litigation.
Posted 26 days ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Herbert J Tan
Mediation is a dispute resolution process in which an impartial third party - the mediator - facilitates negotiations among the parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable settlement.
Posted 3 months ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: New Jersey

Written by David Douglas Stein
Thoughtful and concise article to assist in making a decision to mediate family matters instead of litigation.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 3 months ago in Divorce / Separation.

Written by Mary Jane Hoeller
If you and your spouse are willing to set aside your anger and focus constructively on your children (if any) and moving on in with your life, mediation may be the best way to achieve lasting agreements about your property, custody and child support
Posted about 1 month ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Indiana

Written by Mark Allan Anderson
Just about every lawsuit in Texas goes to mediation at some point--this explains what that process is.
Posted 2 months ago in Personal Injury. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Dillon Gardner Coil
On August 19th, the Nevada Supreme Court appointed the first 97 mediators pursuant to the landmark Foreclosure Mediation Program (Assembly Bill 149) passed by the Nevada Legislature during the 2009 session. Two of those mediators include our very own Keen Ellsworth and Todd Moody.
Posted 7 days ago in Foreclosure. Jurisdiction: Nevada

Written by Avvo Staff
Collaborative divorce is often simpler, quicker to achieve, cheaper, and less acrimonious than a traditional divorce trial.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
It’s best when the parents can agree on custody decisions regarding their children without a court hearing, but there are options for those who may need them.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Custody.

Written by Avvo Staff
If you have a disagreement with your landlord, know your rights. You should be able to resolve disputes by talking directly with your landlord, through mediation, or in small claims court.
7 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Landlord / Tenant.

Written by Avvo Staff
Federal energy law covers chemical- and nuclear-plant safety and cleanup, environmental protection, public health concerns, and the health and safety of energy-plant workers.
Posted about 1 year ago in Energy / Utilities.

Written by Avvo Staff
Federal law governs communications, which includes radio, television, satellite, wire, wireless, and cable broadcasting.
Posted about 1 year ago in Communications / Media.

Written by Avvo Staff
Whether it's trains, buses, ferries, or cars, the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates how America gets around. The DOT also facilitates financing for mass-transit projects, and regulates the transport of hazardous materials.
Posted about 1 year ago in Transportation.

Written by Avvo Staff
Arbitration is a low-cost alternative to pursuing a lawsuit. In an arbitration setting, you and the other involved party select a neutral third person to serve as an arbitrator.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Arbitration.

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are seeking a divorce, a no-fault divorce may save you money as you do not have to sue your spouse and prove they caused the marriage to break up due to an issue such as adultery or spousal abuse.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Uncontested Divorce.

Written by Avvo Staff
When a divorce is finalized both parties are legally bound by all decisions, whether agreed to between the divorcing parties, through mediation, or in court.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation.

Written by Avvo Staff
A divorce settlement is the final legal agreement between the husband and wife that documents the terms and conditions of the divorce.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
You can appeal a workers’ compensation claim to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals within 60 days of your notice of decision.
Posted about 1 year ago in Workers Compensation. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
An employment discrimination settlement is the final legal agreement that resolves all issues of a discrimination charge.
7 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are splitting up with your spouse, know your rights. A legal separation would officially settle questions about assets and ongoing financial, custody, and child support issues.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago.