The European Commission for The Efficiency of Justice has published a guide to Mediation for lawyers. The purpose of the guide is to raise awareness of the mediation amongst lawyers. The guide highlights various professional challenges, opportunities and incentives for lawyers when they engage in mediation. Some of the topics covered are: Mediation as an […]
Mediation Act 2017 commenced on the 1st Jan 2018 – What you need to know?
The Mediation Act 2017 commenced on the 1st January 2018. The bill was published at the beginning of 2017 and passed both houses of the Oireachtas in September 2017 and was signed into law by the the President on the 2nd of October 2017. (You can view the bill by clicking the following link Mediation Act […]
Top 10 Reasons To Mediate Your Seperation or Divorce
Mediation is a process for resolving conflict and coming to an agreement where decision-making remains with the parties. A neutral mediator assists parties in arriving at a mutually acceptable agreement. In contrast to an adversarial proceeding, mediation emphasizes cooperative problem solving and addressing the needs of all involved. Mediation can be used for all types of conflict, however it is particularly useful in the context of divorce and family disputes. Here are some reasons why:. …[Read More…..]
