*PRE-ORDER, APPROX 4-6 BUSINESS DAYS* Family Mediation and Family Arbitration for the Self-Represented by Richard W. Shields 9780779898831 [ZZ]

Perspectives of a Practitioner and Trainer. Paperback, Thomson Reuters

Family Mediation and Family Arbitration for the Self-Represented: Perspectives of a Practitioner and Trainer is about reviewing the nature and stages of the family mediation and arbitration processes from the perspective of legal and other professionals who seek to offer these services to self-represented parties. It provides professionals with a helpful user guide on how to manage family mediation or family arbitration cases for self-represented participants. It is also useful to self-represented parties who seek guidance in how to participate in dispute resolution processes.

This book focuses on the practical and procedural aspects of practice, with some reference to the literature and scholarship in this area. Family mediation cases in the court system increasingly involve self-represented parties, and more now seek family mediation-arbitration services in the private sector. With the growing popularity of mediation and arbitration in family practice as well as the phenomenon of litigants representing themselves in court, this book meets the needs of lawyers and other professionals involved in working with self-represented parties.

This book includes the following information:

• An introduction to the nature of family conflicts and disputes.
• An overview of the relevant resolution and adjudication processes in family disputes.
• A deeper dive into the family mediation and arbitration processes.
• Guidance for resolving family disputes.
• Professional development and continuous learning in the areas of family mediation and arbitration.
• Case studies, sample reports and other useful tools and templates.