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Giuseppe Leone, (non-lawyer) mediator with 15-year experience in face-to-face and online mediation, and past president of the Association for Conflict Resolution - Hawaii Chapter.
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Free Marriage Mediation Being Offered By Westchester State Court
The state court in Westchester is trying to make divorce less painful by offering free mediation sessions. About 700 new divorce cases come into the 9th Judicial District every year. But rather than playing the whole thing out in court … Continue reading
Upcoming Free Seminar on Divorce Law in Hawaii – June 9, 2011
Mark your calendar. The next 1-hour FREE seminar on Divorce Law in Hawaii will be held Thursday, June 9, 2011 at noon in the Supreme Court courtroom of Ali`iolani Hale, 417 South King Street behind the King Kamehameha statue in … Continue reading
Upcoming Free Seminar on Divorce Law in Hawaii – May 12, 2011
Mark your calendar. The next 1-hour FREE seminar on Divorce Law in Hawaii will be held Thursday, May 12, 2011 at noon in the Supreme Court courtroom of Ali`iolani Hale, 417 South King Street behind the King Kamehameha statue in downtown … Continue reading
When Mediation Can Work for Settling a Child Custody Dispute
Today I found this question posted on the Internet. ~~~ Custody and court question? I would like to file for custody of my daughter, the mother and I were never married nor are we together. Would we have to go … Continue reading
How Mediation Can Be Useful in a Tough Child Custody and Support Case
Today I read this message on the Internet. ~~~ Child custody/support question? My son is fighting for joint physical and legal custody of his daughter. The mother of the baby has been hiding from us since before she was born. … Continue reading
5 Things You Should Know About Filing a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in Hawaii
1) What is a Restraining Order? A Restraining Order (sometimes called Protective Order) is a court order intended to protect you from someone who is engaging in a pattern of harassment – e.g. verbal threats, physical or sexual violence, stalking, … Continue reading
Can a Mediator Testify in Court About What Was Said During Our Mediation?
Today I found the following question posted on the Internet. ~~~ Can a mediator testify in court on my behalf about what was said at our mediation session? My ex-husband and I had a mediation session and he said some … Continue reading
Upcoming Free Seminar on Divorce Law in Hawaii – April 14, 2011
Mark your calendar. The next 1-hour FREE seminar on Divorce Law in Hawaii will be held Thursday, April 14, 2011 at noon in the Supreme Court courtroom of Ali`iolani Hale, 417 South King Street behind the King Kamehameha statue in downtown … Continue reading
Who Can Participate In Mediation for a Child Support or Visitation Case?
Today I found the following message posted on the Internet. ~~~ Who is allowed in mediation for a child support/visitation case? ok so I’m going to mediation with my ex because I’m putting myself on child support & she won’t … Continue reading
Can a Mediator Give Legal Advice During Mediation?
Today I found the following question posted on the Internet. ~~~ Are mediators allowed to give legal advice during mediation? I was in family court mediating a custody and child support case between myself and my childrens father we were … Continue reading
