Family Mediation
Managing Conflict, Resolving Disputes
2. Edition September 1996
192 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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
Family Disputes and the Law.
Family Mediation in Action.
Divorce Mediation.
How to Become a Family Mediator.
talent to effectively manage conflict. The future of the profession
depAnds heavily on trained and committed practitioners. Robert
Coulson's book offers a solid, clear overview of the work of a
family mediator and what it takes to become one.? (Robert D.
Benjamin, president, Academy of Family Mediation)
?A practical, down-to-earth guide. Present and future divorce
mediators will find much helpful and sensible advice in this book.?
(Frank E. A. Sander, professor, Harvard Law School)
?Fast, easy reading about the practice of family mediation.? (Marie
R. Volpe, president, Society of Professionals in Dispute
Resolution, 1996-1997)
