May 17, 2012
by Boutet Family Law
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What is a Successful Mediation?

What is a successful mediation? Authors Bush and Folger[1] speak of the power of mediation to resolve divorces. The methodologies of mediation are very well suited for resolving conflicts between people that have been in close or personal relationships or … Continue reading

May 10, 2012
by Boutet Family Law
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Practicing “Negotiation with the brain in mind” ©: A case for interest-based negotiation1

   Written by Nathalie Boutet    Published in the Ontario Bar Association News under the     Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Section    Volume 20, No.1 – February 2012 People contemplating separation have frequently endured long periods of time, sometimes years, … Continue reading

May 3, 2012
by Boutet Family Law
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Family Mediation Enhances an Individual’s Ability to Truly Hear His or Her Spouse

Mediation “produces superior quality solutions for private disputes”.[1]  I would like to explore 2 of the many reasons why mediation is so effective: (1)  People can be truly heard and understood when they articulate what they want, and (2)  It … Continue reading