Archives: Settlement

Settlement Negotiation Techniques in Family Law 2nd Edition

Published: Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020

The American Bar Association Family Law Section has just published a second edition of my book, “Settlement Negotiation Techniques in Family Law”.

Survey: More Training Needed For Negotiations Rather Than Litigation

Published: Monday, November 30th, 2020

In this article, I discuss my study with Ken Waldron on perceptions toward settlement negotiations among lawyers and legal professionals.

Crafting Successful Settlement Agreements

Published: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

Learn about factors that make successful settlements more likely for clients in divorces, business disputes, and other matters.

The Role of a Family Law Attorney in Settlement Negotiations

Published: Monday, May 4th, 2020

It’s far more common to accompany a client to a mediation session than to a contested court hearing. But that requires experience and negotiation skills.

How Support Has Changed in the Age of COVID-19

Published: Friday, April 24th, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted everything, including issues related to child support by parents who have lost their jobs.

Avoid the ‘F’ Word: What’s ‘Fair’ Got to Do with It?

Published: Wednesday, April 1st, 2020

To avoid perjury, I never ask my clients whether they think a settlement is “fair.” My ask is whether or not it’s reasonable and in their best interests.

A Marriage Story: Is It Close To Real Life?

Published: Friday, March 6th, 2020

I was pleasantly surprised with Noah Baumbach’s new film “A Marriage Story”.

Tips for Successful Mediation

Published: Wednesday, November 27th, 2019

Failed mediations cost time and money. So here are five ways to improve the likelihood of success.

The Magic of Mediation

Published: Friday, October 4th, 2019

With the training available to mediators today and the track record of success, it is close to malpractice for a lawyer to take a client to trial without at least trying mediation.

Case Raises Questions about Mandatory Court Rulings

Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019

The WI Supreme Court does not accept many family-law cases, so it was surprising when the justices granted review of Pulkkila v. Pulkkila.