Mediation is More Effective Than ‘Just a Conversation’
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.” — Abraham Lincoln. If you’re facing a dispute, how would you rather spend your time and money—in a court that […]
Entries by Abby Heugel
Can you mediate a case with a history of domestic violence?
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 10 million people are victims of domestic violence each year and 20,000 calls are placed each day to domestic violence hotlines. […]
How lenders can use mediation to collect on delinquent accounts
With rising inflation and the cost of everything from student loans and medical bills to housing and groceries increasing, it’s no surprise that American households owe $18.036 trillion, with the […]
Benefits of Workplace Mediation
There’s no perfect workplace, and with professional settings filled with people from different backgrounds and points of view, there will be conflict among employees at some point among even the […]
Why Schools Care so Much About Truancy and How Restorative Justice Programs Can Help
From the school’s perspective, state funding is based on the average daily attendance at a school. So more absences mean less in the budget for essential classroom supplies and programs. […]
What is Behavioral Health Mediation?
If you’ve ever experienced mental, behavioral, or emotional health issues, you’re not alone. One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and depression is the leading cause of […]
What is Child Protection Mediation?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every seven children in the U.S. experiences abuse or neglect every year. Even more concerning is that the number […]
Additional Resource Available to Parents of Children with Special Needs through Special Education Mediation Services
Whether you’re a parent or an educator, your goal is to meet the emotional, physical, and educational needs of each student, and that requires good communication between everyone that’s involved. […]
What is MI-Resolve Family?
Whether it’s a conflict regarding schedule changes, transportation responsibilities, moving the child’s clothing or toys back and forth, or vacations and extracurricular activities, domestic disputes can be extremely stressful — and […]
Why is my small claims case scheduled for mediation?
Small claims mediation is a way for people to resolve a minor legal matter with the help of a neutral third party instead of taking their dispute to court. While […]