SODR vs Determination
How does SODR compare with Expert Determination and Arbitration processes? Again, we say it’s a better process – for the right parties, and the right sort of dispute:
Family Dispute Resolution
“While disagreements can strengthen relationships; Disputes are likely to destroy them” In families, as in all human interactions, some level of conflict is natural. However, a lot of conflict is not. Conflict is constructive when it stimulates critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. The necessary interactions between individuals can strengthen respect, trust and relationships in general. Conflict…
Case Appraisals: an effective dispute resolution tool
“Case appraisal” means many things to many people in many jurisdictions. Appraisals range from institutional, legislated processes (as in the US) through facilities offered or mandated by the rules of court (eg: Queensland), to being a consensual, private process that parties simply agree to use amongst themselves, however they want it to work. As part…
Mediate Estate Planning
Mediate Wills, Estate and Succession Planning Succession planning for the family business and estate planning for family continuity are closely related – both in the interests they address and the problems they have to overcome. Modern businesses, like modern families, are increasingly complex, making effective planning a daunting and mind-boggling challenge, even for the most…
50 Common Causes of Family Business Conflict … and how to deal with them
Video No 1: Common Causes of Family Business Conflict. Video No 2: The Effects of Personality Differences on Family Businesses. Video No 3: Human Diversity, Ages & Stages Video No 4: Unmet Expectations & Broken Promises Video No 5: Fossilised Leaders Video No 6: In Laws, Outlaws & Extended, Blended Families Video No 7: Equal…