July 11, 2017

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Divorce isn’t all bad – sometimes it can help you better understand yourself – Anyone who’s gone through a divorce is likely to cite that time in their life as one of the worst things they’ve experienced.

Credit Agencies To Ease Up On Medical Debt Reporting – Millions of Americans have medical debt that’s hurting their credit. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimated it’s as many as 43 million people, according to data released in late 2014.

Can I Sell My Home If It Is in Foreclosure? – Foreclosure is a long and heartbreaking process for a homeowner. But, it’s not hopeless. When looking for a solution to defaulting on their mortgage payments, many owners float this question: “Can I sell my home if it is in foreclosure?” The short answer is yes.

July 3, 2017

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When to Get an Annulment Instead of a Divorce – Ten years ago, I muscled a guy down the aisle. We had been together for six years, the relationship was becalmed, and I had pretty much decided that marriage was the only thing that would blow us out of our doldrums: We’d be official, we’d have kids, we’d have a decent set of dish towels. He reluctantly agreed.

7 signs you’re in debt over your head – Sometimes the first sign of debt trouble is that you ignore the signs: You don’t know what your credit card balances are, for example, or you just don’t open statements.

Warren Buffett Bets on Real Estate: Should You Join Him? – Berkshire Hathaway recently bought a stake of nearly 10% in a real estate investment trust.

June 30, 2017

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Cities With the Most (and Least) Divorce – Partnership is a personal matter and marriage, a legal recognition of partnership, is a major life event. But not all marriages last forever. Large segments of the American population have experienced the often extremely unpleasant personal and economic consequences of breaking ties with a spouse.

The 23 countries with the highest levels of debt to GDP – Debt is a function and a fixture of any working economy. Governments borrow to fund spending on things like roads, hospitals, and schools, as well as to fund promises like tax cuts.

Average US mortgage rates flat to lower; 30-year at new low – Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were unchanged to lower this week, as the benchmark 30-year rate reached a new low for the year.

When Art and Mediation Collide

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Statue of Lady Justice in front of the Romer in Frankfurt - GermMediation continues to grow and evolve as more professionals realize the benefits of this process. The art world is only one of many applications of this process. Knowing about the possible applications of this method and how it works can help individuals, organizations and businesses involved with these issues.

Art Issues Handled in Mediation

The art industry may grapple with a number of different issues. One such issue involving this industry includes ownership disputes. This can occur when certain groups have been pillaged or had their work stolen and sold to the highest bidder. There may be restitution claims for artwork and other cultural misappropriation. Art associations may require mediation services in order to establish terms related to the acquisition of artwork, loans or deposits. Likewise, mediation may be helpful in the realm of licensing.

Mediation Process

Mediation is a voluntary process in which the parties agree to negotiate in good faith. With the help of a professional mediator, they are often able to resolve their claims in a positive manner. The mediator can be selected from a group of mediators that serve clients in the jurisdiction so that his or her expertise in the art world can stand out against other mediators. The focus of mediation is on getting the parties to reach an agreement by communicating directly with each other or through the mediator. These methods can help the parties get a better understanding of the parties’ positions and interests. Mediation allows parties to negotiate in a confidential manner while also controlling the procedure. The parties are not required to reach an agreement, but most cases do result in a settlement because the parties are able to realize the benefits of this process and in settling the case through a mutually satisfactory agreement.