Divorce Mediation
South Jersey & Philadelphia
William H. Donahue, Jr, Esq., APM
609-238-9245
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which I have practiced for more than a decade, has taught me invaluable life lessons on and...
By Darren RumackPreparing yourself for a mediation is challenging. No one likes conflict, and no matter how well you prepare or how...
By Laura LorberThis article honors the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) 60th Anniversary Celebration now taking place in Los Angeles....
By James Melamed, J.D.“Do you have a lawyer, or are you going with mediation?” If you’re starting the divorce process (or the post-judgment...
By Sarah JacobsWhether problems between coworkers seem constant or sporadic, handling conflict resolution in the workplace can be difficult and uncomfortable for...
By Jeremy PollackIf you've ever been curious about the attorney perspective on what makes for an effective mediation, then this episode is...
By Veronica CravenerNo one can doubt that mediators have power and exert influence. Within a session, the mediator’s primary focus is to...
By Philip GrahamOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional dispute resolution methods, such as litigation and arbitration....
By Pitamber YadavDivorces often start from a place of conflict or stress, but some divorces are more contentious than others. A number...
By Sarah JacobsColin Rule, CEO of Mediate.com and ODR.com, has been presented with the 2023 D’Alemberte/Raven Award from the American Bar Association. Colin...
By James Melamed, J.D.While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are...
By James Melamed, J.D.Chances are you've heard about ChatGPT, but have you thought about the potential influence of ChatGPT on ODR? In this...
By Noam Ebner, Ian MacDuffDid you know that the average length of a lawsuit in Brazil is about 10 years? Good thing there's mediation! ...
By Veronica CravenerIn this episode, Michael and Karen Aurit interview Ken Neumann. Ken is an expert in the field of family and...
By Ken Neumann, Karen Aurit, Michael AuritThe justice system in Canada is based on the lofty principles of fairness and equity, with the goal of providing...
By Aaron SidhuIf prior to 2020 someone had asked me if I zoom, I would have thought they were asking me about...
By Oran KaufmanRecently, I conducted a mediation which from the moment I introduced myself, I knew it would not settle. Certain signs...
By Phyllis PollackWhen you enter custody mediation, your focus is most likely on creating a parenting schedule and dividing decision-making responsibility. However,...
By Zarira LoveThe fields of law and mediation share a common interest in resolving disputes, but are none-the-less separate fields. Who you...
By Yvette DurazoThe history of ethics and AI is long and spotty. The earliest works came from Isaac Asimov in his book...
By Robert BergmanAs far as I can tell, the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest technical advance for...
By James Melamed, J.D.When discussing my book Seven Essentials for Business Success: Lessons from Legendary Professors last year during a Great Reads Book...
By George SiedelCompeting, accommodating, and compromising all fall on the distributive dimension — on the diagonal from the upper-left mode to the...
By Ralph KilmannFor mediation to be successful, it is considered essential that the involved parties trust the mediator. Yet little research has...
By Jennifer ShackSpeaking about mediation in Italy can be harder than it seems. Because - with the development, the regulations, and the...
By Sergio Fontana, Marco ImperialeTo most people, negotiation is a battle of words. They are all about reaching an agreement. They get blinded by...
By Papito Francis OjokThis post started as a response to Jen Reynolds’s comment about my Avatar Mediation post. It has grown into this new post about AI...
By John LandeIf you've just opened your divorce case in British Columbia, see if you and your ex can talk through your...
By Ben ColtrinAI market share in the United States is expected to be $190.61 billion by 2025. 44% of companies want to...
By Shane Ray MartinProgress in the mediation field is often a bit abstract, if not illusory. Related, humor in mediation has historically often...
By James Melamed, J.D.