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Tag Archive: Conflict Resolution

What are the top non-financial reasons to choose Med/Arb?

Steve Benmor | July 2, 2026

There was a time when legal disputes followed a predictable path: start a court case, exchange pleadings, conduct discoveries, argue motions, attend pretrials and, if by then the case did... Continue Reading...

How do you know if a case is suitable for Med/Arb?

Steve Benmor | July 2, 2026

Med/Arb is one of the most powerful – yet most misunderstood – processes in legal dispute resolution. At its simplest, Med/Arb is a hybrid process. The neutral facilitates the parties’... Continue Reading...

WHY FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE NO SUBSTITUTE FOR A DIVORCE COACH

Steve Benmor | June 19, 2026

When you’re going through a divorce, the instinct to reach out to the people closest to you is completely natural. Your sister, your best friend, your mother – these are... Continue Reading...

WHEN EVERYTHING LOOKS LIKE A NAIL

Jessica Brant | June 12, 2026

You’ve probably come across the “Law of the Instrument,” first coined by philosopher Abraham Kaplan, but more commonly attributed to psychologist Abraham Maslow: “If the only tool you have is... Continue Reading...

WHAT ARE THE THREE MOST POWERFUL WORDS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION?

Steve Benmor | June 9, 2026

Every month my new issue of Toronto Life lands in my mailbox. Some sections I read cover to cover. Others I skip entirely. But every once in a while, a... Continue Reading...

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DIVORCE MEDIATOR: WHY EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE & SKILL SET MATTER

Marigona Binakaj | June 3, 2026

When selecting a Divorce Mediator, clients often underestimate the profound impact the mediator’s expertise, experience, and skill set can have on the outcome of their case. Mediation is not just... Continue Reading...

DIVORCE CAN BE A DRAWN-OUT BATTLE OR A PATHWAY TO A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: YOU CHOOSE

Marigona Binakaj | January 9, 2026

As someone who works closely with clients navigating the divorce process, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming this time can be. Emotions run high, uncertainty can feel endless, and it’s easy... Continue Reading...

HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS…LESSONS FOR DIVORCE MEDIATORS

Marigona Binakaj | January 9, 2026

Few negotiators face more intense pressure than those involved in high-stakes crisis situations, like the New York City Police Department Hostage Negotiation Team. These professionals are tasked with defusing life-threatening scenarios,... Continue Reading...

COMMUNICATION & NEGOTIATION SKILLS CRITICAL IN MARRIAGE … & DIVORCE

Marigona Binakaj | January 9, 2026

Effective communication and negotiation are essential life skills—but they become especially important in personal relationships, particularly in marriage and, yes, even during divorce. Disagreements are inevitable. People date, live together,... Continue Reading...

WHEN DIVORCING SPOUSES ANCHOR

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

One common obstacle to a fair divorce settlement is a cognitive bias called The Anchoring Effect. This psychological phenomenon describes the tendency to get stuck on one conclusion – the anchor... Continue Reading...