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Patricia Lane has written some helpful documents and speeches that we encourage you to read.

Quiz For Clients Considering Litigation or Mediation

Here is a quiz/worksheet which is intended to help clients think about risk analysis in the negotiation process.

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Effective risk assessment paper

Here is a paper which Patricia presented on May 26, 2006 to the Continuing Legal Education seminar, The Lawyer As Problem Solver. Although presented to other lawyers, this easy-to-read paper offers a detailed outline and analysis of the many challenges that appear in conflict of all kinds.

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Use of settlement counsel

A skilled mediator can be of especial help to lawyers in managing complex files.   Here's how.

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Making it easier to manage the transition of a family business to the next generation

"Family businesses are a powerful part of our personal and cultural heritage. It's my hope that the observations that follow can serve people in family businesses as a starting point to preserve the relationships and build the futures that family business leaders so often dream of creating for themselves, their loved ones, and their communities."

Parenting Coordination

Helping families move forward after separation with reduced conflict.

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A sample parenting coordination contract

The latest example of a parenting coordination contract: a valuable tool for a strong parental alliance.

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A sample co-parenting agreement

Creating agreements to co-parent with your children's other parent is one of the most important gifts you can give your kids. Here is an example of what such an agreement could look like.

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Resources for Parents

Some useful, even wonderful, websites, books and programs for parents and their children.

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How Children Cope With Parental Hostility

The hostility that separated parents show each other can hurt their children. This paper explains the impacts of parental hostility and strategies to avoid it.

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