Fitness for Duty Testing and the ADA

“Fitness for duty testing” can be a very stressful phrase when you’re disabled. But depending on your limitations and the job requirements, you may not need to be so concerned. Disabled job applicants have some legal protections that should give you a fair opportunity to compete for a job opening. What is the ADA? The…

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What’s Needed for Successful Family/Divorce Mediation?

Family/divorce mediation can be a valuable tool for parties who want to amicably resolve the conflicts between them. If direct negotiations fail to bring matters to a close, input from a third-party neutral could be what’s needed. What is Mediation? Mediation is a process in which an impartial third-party guides those involved in a dispute…

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Is Collaborative Family Law Right for You?

By: Misty Avallone, Esq. To resolve a family law issue with as little stress and cost as possible, you should consider the collaborative process. It’s a type of alternative dispute resolution where you benefit from having your own attorney, but it’s not an adversarial approach. The goal is to address the parties’ needs as much…

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