Family Mediation: Managing Conflict, Resolving Disputes

The former president of the American Arbitration Association, Robert Coulson, an internationally–recognized expert in dispute resolution has updated his classic book Fighting Fair. In this thoroughly revised edition, Coulson reveals how the family mediation process works from the first step of persuading parties to mediate through nailing down a settlement. And this nuts–and–bolts guide offers a blueprint for developing the skills needed to master this often complex and emotionally charged process.Written in a lively and entertaining style, Couldson details what training, marketing, and experience are needed to compete successfully in this rapidly growing field. In addition, the book provides current information on the many legal issues that concern family mediation including marriage and divorce, child support, alimony, custody, visitation, and more.

The Nature of Family Disputes.

Family Disputes and the Law.

Family Mediation in Action.

Divorce Mediation.

How to Become a Family Mediator.

ROBERT COULSON is an arbitrator and the former president of the American Arbitration Association. He is the author of Fighting Fair (1983), The Termination Handbook (1981), How to Stay Out of Court (1968), and Empowered at Forty (1990).

?The practice of family mediation requires special skills and talent to effectively manage conflict. The future of the profession depAnds heavily on trained and committed practitioners. Robert Coulson′s book offers a solid, clear overview of the work of a family mediator and what it takes to become one.? (Robert D. Benjamin, president, Academy of Family Mediation)

?A practical, down–to–earth guide. Present and future divorce mediators will find much helpful and sensible advice in this book.? (Frank E. A. Sander, professor, Harvard Law School)

?Fast, easy reading about the practice of family mediation.? (Marie R. Volpe, president, Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution, 1996–1997)