Joanna Cobleigh, Esq.

Joanna Cobleigh, Esq. Family Law Attorney in East Longmeadow, MA My goal is to help YOU retain control over your pe

05/02/2024

A great saying by Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. President, “Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.”

04/30/2024

What is mediation? It is a voluntary and non-binding process in which a neutral party, called a mediator, assists the parties in reaching their own settlement over a dispute through specialized communication and negotiation techniques.

04/25/2024

A wonderful quote by William James, an American philosopher: “Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.”

04/23/2024

One of the differences between arbitration and litigation is the selection of a judge (or arbitrator). In litigation, a judge is assigned to hear a case while in an arbitration, the disputing parties can select an arbitrator that they would both be comfortable working with.

04/18/2024

With legal battles being so complicated, parties in conflict will most likely be encouraged to undergo mediation to see if differences can be ironed out. Such a process involves a mediator who hears both sides and tries to broker a settlement that's acceptable to all.

04/16/2024

Arbitration typically takes place in a conference room or a board room. Arbitration does not take place in a court room. Typically, arbitration can take place anywhere the parties decide upon.

04/11/2024

The best advice we can give people about a do-it-yourself divorce, is DON'T do-it-yourself! While people do this to save money, often there are mistakes made that are irreversible. Talk to us about mediation, as it is a sound process for resolving divorce matters.

04/09/2024

A legal battle is something that anyone should go out of their way to avoid. Not only is it stressful, it's very expensive as well. Therefore, in cases of conflict, parties involved are better off exploring alternative dispute resolution options before going to court.

04/04/2024

There are a number of skills that are important to the mediator profession. Listening skills, for example, are important because as the mediator, you will need to be able to carefully listen when each party in the dispute is presenting his or her side.

04/02/2024

Communication skills are important for a mediator. As a mediator, you will need to be able to communicate not only the rules for the mediation, but also the resolution.

03/28/2024

Can a mediator take partial sides? Not at all! Mediators are trained to remain neutral throughout the mediation process. They are not advocates for any party.

03/26/2024

Are you trying to decide between arbitration and mediation? While both arbitration and mediation both take place outside of court, each has its own distinct differences.

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