Family Mediation

In this revised edition, Coulson reveals how the family mediation process works from the first step of persuading parties to mediate through nailing down a settlement. The guide offers a blueprint for developing the skills needed to master this often complex and emotionally charged process. The former president of the American Arbitration Association, Robert Coulson, an internationally-recognized expert in dispute resolution has updated his classic book Fighting Fair. In this thoroughly revised edition, Coulson reveals how the family mediation process works from the first step of persuading parties to mediate through nailing down a settlement. And this nuts-and-bolts guide offers a blueprint for developing the skills needed to master this often complex and emotionally charged process.Written in a lively and entertaining style, Couldson details what training, marketing, and experience are needed to compete successfully in this rapidly growing field. In addition, the book provides current information on the many legal issues that concern family mediation including marriage and divorce, child support, alimony, custody, visitation, and more. Details the rapidly growing field of dispute resolution This nuts-and-bolts guide offers a blueprint for developing the skills you need to master the often complex and emotionally charged process of family mediation. In a lively and entertaining style, Robert Coulson, former president of the American Arbitration Association and an internationally recognized expert in dispute resolution, presents exactly what training, marketing, and experience are needed to compete successfully in this rapidly growing field. The family mediation process is revealed, from the first step of persuading parties to mediate through the last details of nailing down a settlement. Current information is provided on many legal issues, including: * marriage and divorce * child support * alimony * custody * visitation