This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At Juris Law & Mediation, ...

While every probate dispute is unique, there are some issues that commonly arise. When the validity of a will or trust is contested, one family member or group may accuse other family member or ...

As a lawyer, judge, and now mediator, I have handled thousands of cases in multiple areas of the law. I have watched litigants navigate the court system and had the privilege of visiting multiple New ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Mediation is a process that falls under the umbrella of so ...

At its core, mediation is a structured, interactive process wherein an impartial third party assists disputing parties in resolving their conflict through the use of specialized communication and ...

Mediation is an out of court process in which both parties meet with a trained professional to resolve the issues of their separation and/or divorce including division of property, spousal support, ...

Developing student lawyers' negotiating skills as well as their advocacy skills is essential to encourage out-of-court solutions where appropriate, says Catherine Shephard The heartbreaking case of ...

Instead of the adversarial nature of the courtroom, a mediation session fosters open and effective communication between spouses. Mediators encourage the parties to express their thoughts and feelings ...

Experience and empirical data of mandatory mediation have found that it is not an exercise in futility, in that over half of cases resolve as a result of mandatory mediation sessions. As the adage ...

A judge explains how mediation can help you avoid legal expenses, reduce uncertainty, and prevent the physical and mental ...