Not exact matches
As a
trained family law attorney and
mediator, Attorney McKenna assists parties in resolving even the
most emotionally charged issues by offering her guidance and expertise in a comfortable, confidential forum where the parties ultimately have the final say, instead of the Judge.
Most of my career has been spent as a successful change agent in law firms, in part utilizing my
training as a
mediator and negotiator.
In family law matters,
most mediators are experienced family law lawyers who have received specialized mediation
training.
«Although family mediation is an unregulated profession (meaning that it is desirable but not mandatory to have objective qualifications, such as accreditation, in order to call oneself a
mediator and open a practice),
most consumers would probably be reluctant to hire a
mediator who has not been accredited (much as they would be unlikely to choose a self - styled «therapist» without some sort of recognized
training).
After receiving mediation
training, many new
mediators opt for the
most known and traditional path of mediating litigated cases.
In
most cases, having tried a number of alternative approaches, where there are less than straightforward financial matters to sort out, I recommend that my mediation client arranges a short appointment with a solicitor, who has also been
trained in mediation (even if they are not practicing or accredited
mediators) and fully understands the intricacies of the mediation process and the kind of mediation environment within which the client will be working.
If your spouse has been unable or unwilling to negotiate in a fair, open and respectful manner, try hiring an experienced divorce attorney -
mediator who is
trained to communicate with even the
most disagreeable of persons.
Most collaborative lawyers are
trained mediators with significant experience in using mediation techniques.
Most people are not aware of or, do not fully understand (or in many cases both) the mediation process and how a well -
trained and effective
mediator can help them to communicate and sort things out together.
Although
most or perhaps all
mediators receive a certificate of completion from a mediation
training course, that does not make a
mediator a «certified
mediator», at least not in New Jersey.
Likewise, as we began to conduct those early 40 - hour divorce mediation
trainings, the concept of self - determination was also the
most difficult for the new
mediator to embrace and understand.
Supporting the emotional side of things requires special
training that
most attorneys,
mediators, financial advisors, real estate professionals, and many involved in the court system, do not have.
We want to help you avoid the typical hassle that
most divorcing couples endure.We are
trained, experienced, and certified divorce
mediators, certified collaborative law practitioners, and we proudly stand in the forefront of the Cooperative Divorce Law movement in Illinois.
Training, experience, and dedication to the field are the
most important qualities you should look for in a qualified divorce
mediator but don't overlook passion.
Mediators may have a background in psychology, social work, law or criminal justice, and most states establish specific training programs mediators must meet to be certified or
Mediators may have a background in psychology, social work, law or criminal justice, and
most states establish specific
training programs
mediators must meet to be certified or
mediators must meet to be certified or licensed.