MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

Long term gay couples face challenges that are distinctly different from those of straight couples.  In fact, these challenges are so many and diverse as to make it impossible to describe in a short article.  My hope is that we begin
to discuss these issues.  As a mediator, the best place to start is to learn applicable law regarding such couples in your jurisdiction.  Come to terms with your own biases and change your attitude, if necessary.  Click here to read the full article . . . . Mediation Maters for Gays Breaking up.

The number of step-families in the United States will out number all other family types in 2010.

MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

Mediation with blended families is a relatively new area of
practice.  Click here to read the full article on this growing topic. . .Mediation and blended families

Changing the Game

MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

“As 9 year old David leaves Mom’s car at a neutral exchange site to enter Dad’s waiting vehicle, he kisses his mother goodbye and says, “Mommy, if I were dead, maybe then you and Daddy wouldn’t fight over me so much.” Please click the following link to read the full article…Mediation Matters.

MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

It is Often very helpful to use an expert in Mediation.  This article will give you reasons why, when and how you may want to use a financial expert and the types of experts who may prove most useful.  Click this link to see the full article…Experts in Mediation.

MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

There’s a way that most divorce negotiations work.  Planning, researching, setting goals, strategizing, then engaging in mediation sessions that ultimately lead to a signed settlement agreement. Click this link to see the full article…Negotiating and Closing.

MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

Times are tough around the globe.  Times are even tougher in Michigan as we all know.   Click this link to see the full article…Mediaton in Tough Times?

Where There Is Domestic Violence.

MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

The literature indicates that serious concerns have been raised about safety, power imbalances and the rights of the battered victim when mediation is used instead of litigation.  Mediators need to fully understand that domestic violence may affect mediation and be prepared to deal with it.  Click this link to see the full article…To Mediate or Not?

What Clients Need to Hear

MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

What is the toughest issue attorneys face in the negotiation and mediation process?  Preparing the client for mediation.  Click here to read the full article . . .Preparing for Mediation

MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

IS THE MEDIATOR COMPETENT?

Any attorney can be a mediator under Michigan law.  Does having a law license make one capable of mediating?  I don’t know about you but there were no mediation classes taught at my law school.
How does a family law attorney or divorce litigant know how to choose a good mediator?  Carefully.  Some factors to consider are: Click this link to see the full article….How to choose a Mediator.

MEDIATION MATTERS
By:  Carole Chiamp
Chiamp & Associates, P.C.

A discussion of Michigan Court Rule 3.216 on Domestic Relations Mediation and the few cases which can be found, most of which are unpublished Michigan Court of Appeals cases follows. Click this link to see the full article….Mediation Court Rules