The 2016 movie “True Blood” depicted a divorcing couple fighting over custody of their dog. Although clearly a fictitious tale designed to evoke laughs, the comedy portrayed a key source of conflict in many separations. Real life divorce actions have long been witness to fights over the custodianship of pets. The vast majority of dog […]
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Our Director, Lynne Halem, has participated in the following: MassBar Educates, "Benefits and Challenges of Remote Dispute Resolution in various areas of law" (Panel Member, April 2021); Jane Does Well (Guest Speaker, December 2020); GP Solo and Family (American Bar Association) (Author, Winter 2020 Edition); and WBZ Interview on Divorce and Co-Parenting during Coronavirus (Interview, April 2020)
Since 1982, the Centre for Mediation & Dispute Resolution has been a leader in the mediation field. Based in Wellesley, Massachusetts our clients come from Norfolk, Middlesex, Suffolk, Plymouth, Worcester, Essex and Bristol counties. We are proud of our success in resolving conflict through our mediation services. Each mediator is trained and experienced in helping you to consider all aspects pertaining to your dispute and to reach an agreement that is workable for all parties.
Our strength lies in empowering our clients, through education and involvement, an empowerment grounded in a concrete understanding of the issues to be resolved and the choices to be considered. Our agreements are widely praised by clients and professionals for their clarity and attention to detail, for creating a thorough and thoughtful roadmap to guide you now and in the future. We believe that mediation is often the best means of resolving disputes — from those found in the inner circle of the family to those in the world of business.