Mediating Child Custody Disputes: A Strategic Approach (Paperback)

~ (Author) "ALL TOO OFTEN, modern arbiters of child custody do not encounter parents of such self-sacrificing conscience and must resort to and rely on the procedures..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"This book should be required reading for anyone who is beginning to mediate child custody disputes." (Mediation News)

"The best book now available focused on the custody mediation process." (The Alternative Newsletter)

"The seminal work in systems theory applied to mediation, this will be invaluable to all practicing mediators as well as other professionals involved in custody disputes."

"This revised book is a gem. Saposnek's compassionate, ethical, and strategic approach is carefully balanced with an in-depth knowledge of families-- essential reference." (Janet R. Johnston, executive director, Judith Wallerstein Center for the Family in Transition, associate professor, Administration for Justice Department, San Jose State University)

"Don Saposnek, one of the fellow pioneers in mediating child custody disputes, has completely updated his classic work. This new edition contains valuable new case material gleaned over twenty years of mediating these disputes. Many authors have written about mediation, but few have the depth and breadth of experience of Don Saposnek." (Hugh McIsaac, director, Family Court Services, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland, Oregon)

"This classic guide has been thoroughly updated and enhanced. It is a must read for those becoming custody mediators and a helpful reference for experienced mediators." (Jay Folberg, dean and professor of law, University of San Francisco School of Law and co-author, Divorce Mediation, Joint Custody and Shared Parenting, and Mediation)

Product Description

Effective Mediation

Seasoned mediator Donald Saposnek has revised and updated his classic primer which offers the most current information on issues and procedures concerning child custody mediation and includes important updates on new research and laws. Using metaphors drawn from Aikido, Saposnek's compassionate book offers guidance for developing the essential therapeutic skills and mediation techniques that will help solve difficult problems and create cooperation.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; Rev Sub edition (May 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787940518
• ISBN-13: 978-0787940515
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #947,137 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Probably great for professionals., January 11, 2005

By	Kelly Evans "[e-mail]" (Out West) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is for the people I have to face. I am more aware of what they should be doing, but how do I move them into the right direction if we are assigned someone who hasent't read this book.