by Karim | Oct 31, 2019 | Collaborative Family Law, Mediation, Negotiation, Parenting, Parenting Coordination
I am often asked, by Family Law clients, the question “why do you need all of these documents?” They are referring to the 16 categories of financial records outlined in a “Notice to Disclose Application” ( Court form FL-17) https://albertacourts.ca › docs ›...
by Karim | Apr 13, 2019 | Mediation, Negotiation, thoughts from the throne. Small ideas for big thoughts
When I attended at the Law Society of Alberta and The Harvard Law School’s courses in mediation and negotiation I felt that I had found the way I wanted to practice Law. Civil negotiations, based on reasoned arguments that look to maximize what was available to meet...
by Karim | Nov 2, 2018 | Collaborative Family Law, Mediation, Negotiation, Parenting Coordination
Toxic people have always been a drag, but research shows they can physically harm your brain. In this article, originally published on LinkedIn Pulse, Dr. Travis Bradberry shows you how to keep your gray matter safe. Toxic people defy logic. Some are blissfully...
by Karim | Feb 2, 2018 | Mediation, Negotiation, thoughts from the throne. Small ideas for big thoughts
I am approached by people who want to settle their divorce/relationship property obligations based on either an agreement they have made or restricted sharing of financial disclosure. They leave my office after being told that whether or not the other person wants or...
by Karim | Sep 1, 2017 | Mediation, Negotiation
There is a difference between people. That difference is what is a big difference. That difference is attitude. Whether it is positive or negative is what makes the big difference. (adapted from the words of W Clement stone). We cannot control all that happens around...
by Karim | Nov 17, 2015 | Mediation
It takes more than just mediation courses What makes a good mediator? And how is it that mediators—who themselves lack any power to impose a solution—nevertheless often lead bitter disputants to agreement? Of course, serious mediation training and substantive...
