Negotiation 101 in Mediation As an Southern Indiana mediator with decades of experience, I can’t stress the importance of adequate preparation. So many mediations I’ve been involved in have not settled or lasted substantially longer than they should have because…

What Should I Expect During Initial Mediation? | Southern Indiana Mediator Sometimes the parties don’t realize how stressful mediation can actually be for the mediator. Mediators are trying to juggle lots of different issues and emotions and keep them all…

Planning for Mediation in Southern Indiana After mediating over a hundred cases, I’m still surprised by the number of cases where the attorneys have not really prepared for mediation. Some of that may be the fault of the mediators however,…

Maximizing Your Success in Mediation | Indiana Civil & Family Mediation Lawyer Mediation is all about preparation, yet I find many times where the parties and/or the mediator are not thinking about a lot of the underlying questions about mediation,…

Should I Hire a Private Investigator for My Divorce and Child Custody Case? Private investigators can be useful in certain divorce and child custody cases. Before hiring an investigator, the critical issues that should be considered are (1) what role…