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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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