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What are the Benefits of Mediation?
Mediators can increase the likelihood of a negotiated settlement by bringing the skills, creativity, and influence of trained, impartial third parties to bear on the problem. Perhaps more importantly, frequently mediation can save time and money. Mediation keeps your options open, and reduces issues of conflict. Although most people who begin mediation have a successful…
Read MoreWhat is Mediation?
Mediation is a process in which two or more people involved in a dispute come together voluntarily to try to develop a solution to their problem with the help of a neutral third person (or persons), called the mediator. Unlike a judge or an arbitrator, the mediator does not take sides or make decisions. The…
Read MoreYour Spouse’s Suggestions
Unfortunately, client’s commonly believe that an opponent’s suggestions should routinely be rejected because they are either bad ideas, or they reflect some ulterior motive. Some clients want to automatically do the opposite of whatever is requested. A request, suggestion or offer from the other side is not always bad. Most attorney’s are not out to…
Read MoreAttorney Camaraderie
Attorneys who specialize in Divorce and Family Law will probably try many cases against each other over the years. They will attend the same professional events, and may even work on committees together. Camaraderie develops naturally over the years. Just because your attorney and your spouse’s attorney exchange pleasantries, share a joke, or have lunch…
Read MoreSuper Lawyers 2012
The firm of Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, P.A. is pleased to announce the inclusion of Howard Gum, Dave Hillier and Patrick McCroskey in the Super Lawyers™ 2012 list. Howard Gum, a specialist in family law, has been included in Super Lawyers™ prestigious Top 100 List for the second year in a row. Howard has been…
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