Avoiding Pitfalls when Mediating and Arbitrating Family Law Matters
Avoiding Pitfalls when Mediating and Arbitrating Family Law Matters
December 4, 2014 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Sponsored by: King County Bar Association
Spotlight on JAMS Panelists: Hon. Paula Casey (Ret.) and Hon. Eric B. Watness (Ret.)
- Best take advantage of resolution through private mediation and arbitration
- Streamline the process for efficient and effective sessions
- How to prepare clients for the mediation process.
- What documents and information is critical to have available during mediation.
- How to deal with emotional and family dynamics.
- Special considerations when children are involved.
- How to get past impasse.
- Planning for closure and a durable final agreement.
- Pros and cons of various formats for presenting family law matters to an arbitrator, i.e., on the papers, argument from lawyers only, in-person hearing with testimony.
- How to present your issues and organize your documents to assist the arbitrator.
Location:
King County Bar Association Conference Room
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98101
or Webcast
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Seattle, Washington
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