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Mediating The Religious Upbringing Issue In Divorce Cases, Katheryn M. Dutenhaver Feb 2013

Mediating The Religious Upbringing Issue In Divorce Cases, Katheryn M. Dutenhaver

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

The article presents information on the family dispute resolution based on divorce cases based on religion. The judicial orders in different jurisdictions related to custodial parent are considered. The difficulty facing the judges while deciding the remedies and the need of designing stand-alone dispute resolution system is discussed. The techniques utilized by the mediators in solving such disputes are also discussed.


Moving Forward Together: The Lgbt Community And The Family Mediation Field , Mark J. Hanson Mar 2012

Moving Forward Together: The Lgbt Community And The Family Mediation Field , Mark J. Hanson

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

This is a time of great change for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender ("LGBT") community. Members of the LGBT community have gained increased awareness and rights. The United States Supreme Court found state sodomy laws that ban same-sex sexual activity unconstitutional. Thirty-three states have enacted hate crime legislation that protects members of the LGBT community. Recently from the streets of San Francisco, to New Platz, New York and to Sandoval County, New Mexico, LGBT couples have received marriage licenses despite being prohibited by state law. Other states, such as Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont have enacted legislation giving LGBT couples …


Negotiating The "Labor Of Love": How Resources, Time, And Gender Shape Parenting Agreements, Marlena Studer Mar 2012

Negotiating The "Labor Of Love": How Resources, Time, And Gender Shape Parenting Agreements, Marlena Studer

Pepperdine Law Review

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Guardians Ad Litem Do Not Belong In Family Mediations , Suzanne J. Schmitz Feb 2012

Guardians Ad Litem Do Not Belong In Family Mediations , Suzanne J. Schmitz

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal

A Guardiam Ad Litem (GAL) is valuable to the resolution of custody disputes because the GAL evaluates the facts concerning the dispute and recommends to the court what are the best interests of the child.5 Mediation is valuable because parents can determine their own decisions regarding their children. However, where appointing a GAL threatens the value of mediation, there is a risk to mediation. A simple solution to avoid this threat is to refrain from appointing a GAL until after mediation has been attempted or, if one is appointed prior to mediation, to excuse the GAL from mediation. This article …