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      • Children's Bill of Rights
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THE LAW OFFICES OF
HEIDI T. COCHRANE

THE LAW OFFICES OF HEIDI T. COCHRANETHE LAW OFFICES OF HEIDI T. COCHRANETHE LAW OFFICES OF HEIDI T. COCHRANE
  • Home
  • Our Practice
  • Divorce
    • Common Issues in Divorce
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Spousal Support
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Family Law
    • Custody
    • Child Support
    • Children's Bill of Rights
  • Mediation
    • Mediation
    • Marital Dissolution
    • Domestic Partnership
    • Parent Child
    • Employer Employee
    • Contract Disputes
  • Additional Practice Areas
    • Real Estate
    • Subscription Services
    • Other Practice Areas
  • Divorce on a Dime
    • Divorce on a Dime
    • Finding an Attorney
    • The Initial Consultation
    • The Retainer Agreement
  • Our Legal Team
    • Heidi T. Cochrane
  • Areas Served
    • Columbia County NY
    • Greene County NY
    • Ulster County NY
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Contract Disputes & Negotiations

Contract disputes, conflicts, and negotiation may be resolved by mediation

Mediation for contract negotiation or disputes

Mediation is a non-binding, voluntary process that can be used to resolve many contract disputes.  In the performance of a contract, it is not uncommon for situations to arise that the parties did not originally contemplate.  A change in the original contract terms may be the result of unexpected supply issues, logistical or practical problems, or sudden legal, environmental, or labor obstacles.  The original contract may also have vague or contradictory terms, or it may even be incomplete, leading to a difference in understanding between the contracting parties.  In such cases, work or performance may grind to a halt, or need funds may not be disbursed adequately or may even be withheld altogether.  When this occurs, the contract may need to be terminated or renegotiated.  In either case, contracting parties may benefit by engaging in mediation.


With the help of a trained mediator, parties may be able to salvage a contract where work has ground to a halt or where the parties wish to part ways without the need to engage in expensive litigation.  Mediation enables parties to conserve their financial resources by identifying the areas of conflict and cooperating on solutions that reduce losses on both sides or that empower them to establish a more productive and transparent relationship moving forward.


Mediation may also be used during the contract negotiation process where there has been a breakdown in the communications between parties.  Using an impartial, third-party mediator, parties may overcome obstacles that arise in the contract negotiation process that have caused the contract to stall.


Contract disputes that may benefit from mediation include:


Vendor-vendee contracts

Construction contracts

Landlord-Tenant contracts / Leases

Employment contracts

Non-compete agreements

Real estate purchases or sales

Commercial leases

Sale of goods and manufacturing agreements

Equipment leases

Consumer agreements

Non-disclosure agreements

Business-to-Business (B2B) contracts

Option contracts


Mediation Practice Areas

Conflicts Conducive to Mediation

Divorce / Marital Dissolution

Domestic Partnership and Unmarried Couples

Parent-Child and Family Relationships

Employer-Employee and Workplace Conflict


In-person mediation sessions are available in Columbia County, New York, with virtual sessions available throughout New York State.

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The Law Offices of Heidi T. Cochrane

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