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Affordable Justice


  How to settle any dispute, including divorce, out of court

Elizabeth Allen, attorney and Donald Mohr, M.A.
Second edition ISBN:0-9655876-6-5
216 pages, hard cover, $19.95

Available by the case (36 copies) $210 (includes shipping) add $15 sales tax in California.

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Reviewers' Comments

"Affordable Justice, by Elizabeth Allen and Donald Mohr is invaluable to me as a mediator. This clear, concise book ties together principles I have learned in a number of trainings. By interspersing pertinent quotations, tables, and cartoons with a bullet format, the authors have produced a reference that is as enjoyable to read as it is instructive."
John A. Toker, attorney, mediator, and arbitrator

"Mediation is a good way to resolve problems, save the cost of a lawyer, and reach a fair settlement. This book is the most readable, informative, and comprehensive one I have seen on the subject--and I have seen quite a few. Not all mediators are the same, and there are many ways to proceed in mediation. This book wisely covers them all."
Bill Fry, Executive Director, HALT

"Affordable Justice is an excellent "how-to" book about settling disputes out of court. Many highly regarded judges, lawyers, and mediators contributed their views and expertise, enhancing the value of this superb consumer-oriented legal guide."
Reviewer's Bookwatch

Summary

Affordable Justice explains how individuals and businesses can use mediation and arbitration to resolve all types of disputes, including divorce, problems in the workplace, disputes over contracts, and conflicts over real estate. It describes how to choose the right mediator or arbitrator for the job, how to prepare for a mediation, and how to negotiate a settlement that will stand the test of time. Vignettes from real cases illustrate how people have worked out solutions that both sides can live with, saving time, money, and even valuable working relations, through mediation.

Section 1 deals with why and how mediation works, and the role that the mediator plays in the process. It gives guidelines for determining whether a case is appropriate for mediation and the extent to which an attorney's involvement will be beneficial.

Section 2 deals with divorce. It shows how mediation can be used to design an agreement that fits the needs of a particular family, with a built-in plan for dealing with changes in scheduling and support as children grow older and their needs and priorities change.

Section 3 describes how employers and employees can keep workplace disputes from escalating, by enlisting the help of a mediator at the first sign of difficulty.

Section 4 explains how to resolve a variety of disputes, including arguments with neighbors, insurance claims, and consumer conflicts. It also includes information about how to create prenuptial agreements and post-divorce modifications through mediation.

Section 5 describes how to negotiate effectively. It gives specific strategies for getting the most out of mediation.

Section 6 names and describes the three types of mediators and suggests how to make an appropriate selection for a particular case. It also discusses the advantages of choosing a team of mediators.

Section 7 deals with binding arbitration and gives pointers about what to do if mediation fails.

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