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Family professionals who are interested in mediation and peaceful conflict resolution may find the following links to be helpful: Mediation Training and Consultation Institute (Zena Zumeta) learn2mediate.com/ State Bar of Michigan ADR Section State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan Association for Conflict Resolution The FMC Directory: Michigan Family and Marriage Counseling Collective Wisdom Symposium: Initial Report
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Phil Schaedler is a featured mediator because he is an active member of the Family Mediation Council - Michigan Board and an enthusiastic contributor and supporter for the advancement of use of mediation in family cases. Phillip Schaedler began his legal career with the defense litigation law firm of Janes... Read More |
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What is Mediation? Mediation is a process used to help people reach agreements. In this process, a neutral, trained mediator works with people to discuss all of the issues related to their family conflict, to explore possible options for settlement, and to identify solutions that best meet the needs of each person involved. When can Mediation be done? Mediation can take place at any stage in a situation, and we believe that the earlier it is considered, the better. For... Read More |
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Here are some comments made by actual participants in mediation... "I really enjoyed my mediator. I thought she was very fair and open to understanding our issues. I feel a third party will better our parenting communications, which will benefit our children's well being." "The mediator was very good at getting the other party to at least acknowledge the other person's view on various points discussed during mediation." "This was... Read More |