3 Things to Guarantee Impasse
by Christina L. Scott, J.D. Mediation is the best choice for resolving conflict and as a neutral, I love to do just that. Sometimes,...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
Emotion in Mediation
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. Many years ago in an advance mediation training class, I remember my instructor saying, “in order for good...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
Mediating Equitable Caregiver Rights
by Christina L. Scott, J.D. Georgia O.C.G.A. 19-7-3.1, also known as the Equitable Caregiver Act, grants legal recognition to an adult...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
Mediation Position Papers
by Christina L. Scott Mediation position papers can be very helpful to the mediator in civil and commercial disputes. These papers are...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Feb 19, 2021
- 1 min
The Urge to Win
by Christina L. Scott, J.D. I once heard an attorney in a mediation say, “I feel like I’m losing.” Many thoughts flashed through my brain...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Jan 19, 2021
- 2 min
“Why in the Word”: Avoiding Inflammatory and Damaging Phrases in Mediation
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. One thing that we all learned from 2020 is the power of negative words, comments, and phrases. Whether it was...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Sep 23, 2020
- 2 min
Mediation Sabotage
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. There are many things that can inadvertently or purposefully sabotage a mediation. Sabotage should never be...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Aug 4, 2020
- 2 min
Getting it Done! Overcoming Challenges in Virtual Mediation
by Christina L. Scott, J.D. Mediating virtually during our global pandemic continues to serve as the safest substitute for in-person...
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Peaceful Resolution
- May 20, 2020
- 2 min
Best Practices for Asset Mediation
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. Mediating divorce cases involving high assets, creates a different dynamic than those cases involving...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Apr 19, 2020
- 1 min
Mediation Outside the Box
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. They say adversity is the mother of invention and COVID-19 is certainly no exception. Never before in our...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Mar 18, 2020
- 2 min
Video Conference Mediation: A Great Solution for a Difficult Time
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. During this difficult time, many law offices and other businesses have closed which has caused some parties...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Feb 21, 2020
- 2 min
Good Faith
Over the years, I’ve spoken with counsel about the definition of “good faith” in mediation and I’ve received many different responses....
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Peaceful Resolution
- Oct 24, 2019
- 2 min
Mediation, Not Persuasion
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. Mediation is perhaps one of the greatest processes people can use to resolve conflict. Many people unfamiliar...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Sep 20, 2019
- 2 min
Pre-Mediation Tips for Success
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. Before your next mediation, consider these pre-mediation tips to ensure your mediation day is positive and...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
An Environment to Settle
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. For most parties, the goal of participating in mediation is to resolve the conflict. I say “most” parties...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Jul 19, 2019
- 2 min
Whose Turn is it Anyway?
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. In mediation’s involving personal injury or contracts, it’s not uncommon for parties to disagree about whose...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Jun 4, 2019
- 2 min
The Value of the Joint Session
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. Not long ago, I was speaking with a new lawyer about the steps involved in the mediation process. The lawyer...
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Peaceful Resolution
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
4 Must Haves for Mediation
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. 1. An Open Mind Coming to mediation determined that you will have your way is a recipe for failure! ...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Apr 2, 2019
- 2 min
Mediating with the Unreasonable
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. Practicing attorneys know that sometimes clients will have unrealistic and unreasonable ideas about what they...
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Peaceful Resolution
- Mar 13, 2019
- 2 min
Essential Preliminaries, Part 2
By Christina L. Scott, J.D. Why skipping the parties opening statements is not always the right thing to do In my experience, many family...
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