Mediation Knowledge Base
Mediation?!? I was ordered to mediation with my ex-husband on may 29th, everything went smoothly and he agreed to everything i wanted. he had 10 days to email me with a schedule of visits for my child, and has failed to do so. So NOW WHAT!? we were explained that the mediation is a legal binding contract and if not adhered to would be null and void.... he didn't have to agree to anything so i don't understand why he wouldnt just say he disagrees and we would fight it out in court. So what the heck; that can't possibly help him get everyother weekend unsupervised if hes going back on his word before he even sees her! Anyone know the legalities of broken mediation contracts?! it was signed by both my ex-husband and i and was explained that it is a legal binding contract and that a copy will go to the judge that ordered the mediation. and there is no agreeing amicalby; he wants what he wants after not havin sh*t to do with her the last 6 years so no... he's not getting that; (unsupervised) i asked for a 90 day reintroduction with social worker supervision and then 90 days supervised by his mother... is that so difficult? she's 6 years old and i refuse to leave her with someone for the weekend that she has no idea who he is. just because he's "dad" i might as well drop her off 3 doors down and tell her she has to stay there the weekend cuz his names "jim" either way its' the same in her 6 year old mind. the new visitation schedule was written up and signed by both my ex-husband and I. It was detailed as to how the visitations were going to go... and he agreed and signed everything.... so......wth!
How to separate mediation issues from arbitration issues? My divorce agreement says the ex and I must "mediate" if there's a dispute. Yes, there are several disputes. But my ex keeps saying we need "arbitration". There are some issues for which I'd like mediation and keep some decision power, and some issues I'd agree for an arbitrator to decide for us. HOW do I make sure the issues stay separated during mediation/arbitration?
What are some good ways to conduct a group mediation? I have a group working under me that is not getting along at all. They have been having issues building up for a year or so and now we are holding a mediation session to resolve these issues. Does anyone have any suggestions on an effective way for everyone to get their thoughts heard without pointing fingers? I want this to be productive and for the people in the mediation to not walk out upset or defeated.
What can you tell me about mediation as a career? A certification course is available to me. What is the pay for professional certified mediators? Are they self-employed or, if not, who employs them? Is it easier to find employment in large cities, or are jobs available in rural / small town areas? What is the difference between mediation and conflict resolution? I plan to work in Texas.
What are the negative impacts of adult interference for peer mediation? I am doing an assignment for a class about peer mediation. I am having a hard time trying to answer the question. It asks, "What are the negative impact of adult interference in peer mediation?" So far I have answered: -teacher interrupts the conversations between the mediators and students who are involved with the problem -teacher may not let the students solve their own problem. Does anyone else have any ideas that could help me? Thanks
How to write a letter to the other parent requesting we attend mediation? I need a mediator to help the other parent and I resolve specific issues, such as him denying my parenting time for no reason at all, he keeps my kids from talking to me and me contacting them, and he has not been following the parenting plan. So, I have to get him to come to mediation and I need to address this to him in writing so I need to put a appropriate and professional letter together to suggest mediation and for him to sign and check mark which day works best for him and to send it back to me & the mediator. Any suggestions?
How should I dress for a legal mediation? I will be participating in a legal mediation with an injured family member. The plaintiffs, a private transport company, and another injured plaintiff will be meeting to mediate a settlement. Our attorney has described the community as "conservative" both in lifestyles and judgements. Between you and I, we'd prefer not to go to court. Jacket and tie? Or, suit and tie?
What can I do to prepare for mediation process in a divorce case? I'm new to this. Going through a divorce. My lawer said I will go through mediation hearing where a counselor tries to work something out between me and my wife. No lawyers allowed to be participate. What is the process like and is it something you can prepare for it?
What to expect in appointed court mediation? What can you expect in a mediation court in Florida? I am also wondering, if you filed papers with the court for example checks, when you go to the mediation will they give you the checks? or should you call beforehand to have the checks ready for when you get there? This is about a condo associations suing my mother for unpaid maintenance fees (she did pay, i filed all the checks with the court). Also, i am going to go with her, should i let the court know before hand? she speaks English, but she doesn't understand everything.
What about mediation followed by arbitration? I'll be going for mediation with binding arbitration regarding my divorce agreement. Am I correct that the parties can discuss all kinds of novel agreements during the mediation, but that if an issue goes to arbitration, the arbitrator will rule on the interpreting the original agreement? What if the parties are discussing a new, previously uncovered topic, and they fail to agree, can the arbitrator impose one of the proposals?
Can the defendant postpone a custody mediation? I live in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. My ex and I are divorced and I filed for custody. We have a mediation session scheduled and he says that he cannot get off of work. When I refused to reschedule it, he told me that he would call the courthouse and get is postponed himself. Is that even possible?
What happens if you can't make it to custody mediation and court date? We filed for a custody modification for my step daughter. We have really good reasons for asking. After we got a date for mediation and a court date, my husband was informed that he has a mandatory 6 week training at work and will not be able to attend on those dates. His ex is extremely unreasonable and will not agree to a continuance. What are his options? The mediation and court hearing are through Los Angeles Superior Court.
How should I dress to go to a mediation? OK, so I'm pressing assault charges against this person and I have to go to a mediation in to weeks to meet with a mediator, the person, their guardian, and my mom. How should I dress? I was thinking of a classic white button down, skinny-ish khakis, and some nice flats, but I don't know.
Do you believe a Student Mediation program in a High School is successful? Im creating a Revolutionary project for an honors class in High school. We have to create a revolution and i want to creat a student mediation program at my school, where none of this has ever been used, to get peers to mediate their problems and conflicts together. If you had it your school, would you support it? Thankss:)
What can I expect and how should I prepare for a mediation? I am very nervous about attending a mediation I have with my lawyer against someone I am suing. My lawyer said the person I'm suing/mediating with will be in a different room so I won't have to see him. Do you have any advice on what I should say, expect, do, how to prepare, or what to expect? I'm suing him for rape and physical and mental injuries resulting from it and a few other very harmful things he did to me.
Can my husbands ex-wife have us pay her legal fees, if we do not agree to the mediation agreement? My husband just completed child custody mediation because his ex-wife is brainwashing his two boys Eric 7 (autism spectrum disorder) and Kyle age 3. Basically, the mediator went off of who was the better story teller. The mediation recommendations are ridiculous, won't even go there. Now HER attorney is threatening us that if we do not sign the mediation recommendations that she will take us to court and have us pay his Ex's legal fees. Can she do that?
Is requesting mediation the first step in getting visitation? Im wondering if filing paperwork for "requesting mediation" is the first step or is there other paperwork that has to be filed first, like a petition?It is my hope that i don't have to hire an attorney until the visitation schedule has to be drawn up and filed then i will bring them into the picture.
Purchasing a house and seller wants to strike mediation and arbitration clauses from contract? I made an offer on a townhouse. After two counter offers, we received a verbal agreement with the seller. This transactions is slightly different in that the seller has moved to the mainland already and the relocation department of Prudential Locations is handling the sale. In any case, four days after we received the verbal agreement, we receive several proposed Amendments to the contract from the relocation department. Specifically, they want the language stricken from the contract that allows for mediation or arbitration if something is wrong with the property. My realtor says that this is a common practice for relocation companies. Because they are acting as middlemen between the buyer and seller, they don’t want to be held/found accountable/liable if something goes wrong. To me this seems suspicious. Can I get some opinions on this. Perhaps someone has had this happen before.
How long is a typical tort case prior to Mediation/Arbitration? I was a victim in a car accident when a drunk driver hit me. The law suit was filed just before two years after the collision passed. I would assume the next steps will eventually be discovery and mediation. How long do these things normatlly take in Toronto Ontario Canada?
What will happen if other parent doesnt show up for mediation? On 26 Sep 2008 I went to mediation hoping the father of my child would be there. I waited for him to show up for an hour and the mediator told me to goahead and go home and that he would note in the file that i was there and other parent failed to show up. what will happen on the court date its on 10 Oct 2008?
In California does an employer have to allow time off for mediation? In California does an employer have to allow time off for mediation? My company is not allowing me the time off from work. This is for a child custody case. I went to court yesterday and the judge told us we need to go to mediation and if we can not agree then we will see the judge again in a month. I work 8-5 Monday –Friday which is exactly the hours that they schedule these ttypes of mediations.
how does mediation work in a devorce? I recently filed for devorce and i am nervous about mediation. Can any body explain to me ho it works? I mean regarding primary custody for a child?
What to expect during mediation at work? Basically, I was sexually harassed at work by a fellow co-worker who is going to become one of my supervisors on Monday. I spoke with the administration and they want to do a mediation because this person and I have deeper problems than just being sexually harassed. I have never had a mediation.. what can I expect during the mediation?
Is there a limit to the amount of mediation you can take to a foreign country when on holiday? I'm going to Sri Lanka for a 3 month holiday from the UK later this year and I wondering what the limit is on the amount of mediation I can take to a foreign country like Sri Lanka. I currently take a number of mediation including Asthma inhaulers; Eczema skin cream; Ramipril capsules for high blood pressure; and Propecia for reducing hair loss. I also use some contact lens solutions. If I took three months supply of, for instance, Procecia and Rampipril (90 tablets for each) and the contact lens solutions, would there be an problem getting them through customs. I'm sure I can get most of these drugs on prescription in Sri Lanka, but what is the maximum I can take with me?
Do you have to go mediation on a child support case? I recently filed for child support from my ex, he has not payed for child support for about a year and a half, and he want to take me to mediation. Do I have to go? Also, he wants to take my son 50% of the time in order to not give me more money. Is that separate? I am so broke and have no money for an attorney I am so scared, can anyone help me?
who do u contact for mediation for child visitation in the state of florida? my son in law has two small children with his ex girlfriend, when he tries to call the kids, all he and his ex do is fight over the phone. she has initiated a restraining order against him so he is unable to even call his kids. who can we contact to set up mediation or something for him to be able to at least call his kids?
After an auto mobile accident, that was the other parties fault, what happens when you go to mediation? We were in an accident . We went and gave out testimony to the attorney on the at fault drivers side , and have been to their attorneys Dr's. Now we get a letter in the mail to be at arbitration and mediation court next month. What can we expect happening? Yes we have an attorney.. My husband and two children were in the car, they gave us a settlement for the kids already, and have been dragging this out now for quite some time... Is there a way of knowing how much to expect?
how does one dress for personal injury mediation? Hi, I have a friend who was injured and has had surgery to repair damage caused by accident. She will be going for mediation and we both are wondering how should dress and groom for this appointment.
What happens If one parent misses Court Ordered Mediation? Today me and my ex husband had a court ordered mediation, and he did not show, or even call... what can happen to him in court on Monday He actually is the one who requested the OSC modification, and the mediation well he missed the appointment... so now what happens ? we waited one full hour, before calling him a no-show... will he still have a chance to plea his case at court?
How to prepare for custody mediation? Hi! I live in California, and I just got done with custody mediation, and have a following custody hearing next month. My husband has been falsely accusing me of child abuse, criticizing my parenting skills, and calling me lazy. I have been the primary parent of our son throughout our separation, and until now. My husband chose to leave his family and never return for another woman... Will his false accusations hurt his chances of more custody on our child?
Will a lawywer take my case after I go to mediation court or should I get one before? I am deploying to Iraq my son's father has been a dead beat for a whole year that our son has been alive. After all that I got served with child support and child custody paper work. I went to go see a lawyer today and their services will cost me 3 grand. But if we come to an agreement at mediation court I won't need a lawyer. But can I get one after that point? Would that be a smarter option?
I was just served a Foreclosure Mediation notice? I can't afford the condo i'm in any longer and the Attorney that wants to do a DIL wants 1,000. My question is if I don't have the money to retain the attorney what will happen as far as the foreclosure. Do I have to fill out the Mediation Notice?
what is a mediation in front of a magistrate? My lawyer says that we will be having a mediation in front of a magistrate and that will decide if we are going to a jury trial. I'm not too sure what this means, does it mean they are going to try to make a monetary deal? The EEOC took it over and they are the ones going to mediation for me, so I don't and can't give any more details, but you 2 have been helpful. Thanks so much!
By law, does the defendant have to show up at the mediation? My former employer that I have sued has not provided the affidavit of documents as of today (16 days before mediation). They had accepted the mediation date. But they now seem not to take it seriously. In Canadian Law, can they just ignore the mediation or do they have to show up?
What is the best mediation for generalized anxiety disorder? I have been taking zoloft and klonopin for anxiety for a while and I think it is no longer helping enough. I am thinking of switching to a different ssri and ativan (instead of klonopin). Any suggestions on what the best med is for generalized anxiety disorder. Thanks!
Mediation or court if agreements have been broken? I have court next month and have non clue on how to handle the matter. I have two little girls 2 year old and a 3 year old which I am fighting to keep save from their meth addict father. What was stated per the first mediation nothing has been complied with and need some input weather i should wait for our court hearing or if I should go to mediation again? HELP.
Does anyone know any mediation rituals? I am participating in a class on religion conflict management. I must begin the class with a ritual involving mediation. Anyone out there have any good ideas? Past examples range from tribal rituals to youth group ice breakers. Thanks!
What is hindu mediation like, and is it very different from Buddhist meditation? Buddhist meditation is based on anatta (no-self, that there's no such thing as a real 'you', which rules out the possibility of having a soul), anicca (nothing is permanent, which rules out the existence of an eternal god), and dhukkha (nothing is permanently satisfactory, except nirvana). Is this in conflict with hinduism? What do hindus meditate on?
What is a creative way to present a debate/mediation for a college class? I have a project for my class (titled: "You are what you eat") and I have to present a mediated debate (which has to be 20-25 minutes long!). My topic is Farmers Markets in small towns, and the question is: Should a small town support a farmer's market in the town center? Side A must argue from a Small-town grocery store point of view Side B must argue from local farmers producing fresh produce. Any ideas for a creative way to do this? Thanks!
Is there a proven mediation to improve cirrhosis of the liver? Doctors have told me cirrhosis of the liver is irreversible so deal with the fact this condition will certainly shorten my life. I understand that but I have read that the liver CAN rejuvenate itself to some degree under certain circumstances if you obstain from the harmful elements which are under your control, alcohol, etc. Is there anything I can "take" or "do " to maintain or improve the condition of my liver besides eat right and take care of my body, or am I too late? I' 60.
Can you charge someone with perjury after mediation? We settled our small claims issue in mediation. I won and agreed to half of what was owed to me. I now find out that she lied about one issue during mediation. We did swear in in the court room but then left into another room during mediation. We were still under oath right? I have not cashed the check yet. I would have demanded full payment if I knew of this information that she lied about. Can I do anything?
What do I say in unfair dismissal mediation? I am taking my bosses to court for unfair dismissal, and I have to mediate with them before we see a judge. What should I say? I have no idea honestly. If you have any ideas, they would be much appreciated. Thanks!
How much to ask for during a legal mediation? My case against the company is Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Termination for Retaliation, Hostile work environment, and then an individual who is also being represented but the companys lawyer. Im so ready to go to court but if I have to come up with a $$ figure what would it be? I mean this man touched me and they did nothing then continued to look at porn in front of me and the did nothing. I had just bought a house and my boss knew it. Ive been out of work for a year couldnt get a job to save my life becasue I have fired stamped on my head, andthey go on their happy lives expanding the company and the perps are still employed there. I felt bad for the owner becasue he was so nice to be but now hes lying and covering for these people. The judge wants us to settle out of court I have been so violated but cant put a price on that.
What should i wear to a court mediation? I have to go to a mediation my ex roommates are suing me for a couple months of rent not paid because they intimidated me from being there and started using my room i was paying for as their own with all their stuff in it...so i dont know what im supposed to wear to this thing...dressy clothes or dark jeans that look fancy with a nice shirt? Thanks!
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