Settlement Discussions
What to Do When the First Proposal Is Not a Good Fit
A practical article about what to do when the first proposal is not a good fit, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreHow to Use Mediation to Explore More Than One Possible Path
A practical article about how to use mediation to explore more than one possible path, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreWhat to Do When a Proposal Feels Too Vague
A practical article about what to do when a proposal feels too vague, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreWhy Reframing a Problem Can Open New Options
A practical article about why reframing a problem can open new options, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreWhy Interim Solutions Can Be Useful in Mediation
A practical article about why interim solutions can be useful in mediation, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreWhat to Consider Before Discussing Temporary Arrangements
A practical article about what to consider before discussing temporary arrangements, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreHow to Compare Proposals Without Reacting Too Quickly
A practical article about how to compare proposals without reacting too quickly, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreWhy Clear Proposals Are Easier to Discuss
A practical article about why clear proposals are easier to discuss, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreWhat a Mediator Means by Exploring Options
A practical article about what a mediator means by exploring options, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreWhat to Ask Yourself Before Saying Yes to a Proposal
A practical article about what to ask yourself before saying yes to a proposal, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreHow to Think About Trade-Offs in Mediation
A practical article about how to think about trade-offs in mediation, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreWhat Makes a Proposal Easier to Consider in Mediation
A practical article about what makes a proposal easier to consider in mediation, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreHow to Evaluate a Proposal in Mediation
A practical article about how to evaluate a proposal in mediation, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
Learn moreHow to Think About Options Instead of Positions
A practical article about how to think about options instead of positions, including common issues, preparation ideas, and practical questions participants may want to think through before or during mediation.
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