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Maine Agricultural Mediation: What Farmers Need to Know About the USDA Program

Maine Agricultural Mediation: What Farmers Need to Know About the USDA Program

The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program is a federally funded, no-cost mediation service for Maine farmers, fishermen, and agricultural businesses facing disputes over USDA loans,

Finding a Private Mediator in Maine: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Hire

Finding a Private Mediator in Maine: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Hire

Choosing the wrong mediator wastes time, money, and the one chance both parties have to resolve their dispute without a trial. Joy Crafts McNaughton,

Workers' Compensation Mediation in Maine: What Injured Workers Need to Know

Workers’ Compensation Mediation in Maine: What Injured Workers Need to Know

Workers’ compensation mediation in Maine is a mandatory step in the dispute resolution process under 39-A M.R.S.A. § 313, in which a neutral mediator

Elder Mediation in Maine: Resolving Family Disputes About Aging Parents

Elder Mediation in Maine: Resolving Family Disputes About Aging Parents

Elder mediation is a facilitated process in which a trained neutral mediator helps adult children and aging parents resolve disputes about caregiving, living arrangements,

Mediation vs Litigation in Maine: Costs, Timeline, and Outcomes Compared

Mediation vs Litigation in Maine: Costs, Timeline, and Outcomes Compared

Private divorce mediation in Maine typically costs $1,500 to $5,000 total and resolves in two to four sessions, while contested litigation runs $10,000 to

What Is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Maine Mediation?

What Is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Maine Mediation?

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a written document produced at the end of a mediation session that records the terms both parties have