Category: Mediation

As a mediator, I am often asked to help parents negotiate an overall custody agreement, sometimes called a “parenting plan”. One recurring dispute between parents is a child’s educational needs, including placement and support. This issue can cause conflict not only at the time of…

In last month’s newsletter, we announced the opening of a new practice group at Bulman Dunie: the Mediation Practice Group. This month, we kick off the first in a series of articles answering some of the most asked questions about the mediation process. When we…

More often than not, divorce and custody matters are wrought with intense emotions on both sides of a dispute. Many times, parties harbor hurt feelings, which can stand in the way of settlement. Whether a case has already started down the path of litigation, or…

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly every type of dispute involved mediation before a judge would hear the matter in court. Mediation is when an unbiased third party, typically an attorney or retired judge, helps two parties come to a resolution outside of the courtroom.  As…