Chris Fick & Associates

Coffee with us: How to resolve problems in a better way

When you experience a family issue, or issues, or a business relationship goes sour, or a big dog bites your best friend in the park, you do not have to call your lawyer immediately, at least not to write a threatening letter. Although mediation has been around for a long time, it still is used […]

“AGREE, FOR THE LAW IS COSTLY”: USE THE NEW MEDIATION RULES

“Agree, for the law is costly” (old proverb) Our justice system has just taken an exciting new step towards broadening access to justice.  From 1 December a new “court-annexed” mediation procedure will be available (piloting initially in Gauteng and North West) to help resolve disputes without the high costs, delays and hostilities often associated with […]

Mediation News

John O’Leary’s new book: Mediation in Family and Divorce Disputes. This book is a practical guide with tips for both mediators and parties to a mediation, specifically in family and divorce disputes but the principles and tips can be applied in all mediations. The book can be bought at: http://www.kalahari.com/Books/Mediation-in-family-and-divorce-disputes_p_48243033 and http://www.kalahari.com/Digital-Downloads/Mediation-in-Family-Divorce-Disputes-eBook_p_48487259 Mediation Training Course: UCT […]