What can you tell me about mediation as a career?
Q. 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.
Asked by reap100 - Sat Sep 29 05:31:11 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mediation is a type of conflict resolution (also called alternative dispute resolution). In California, most mediators started their careers as attorneys. A lot of them were also judges. I don't think certification matters as much as experience. You may have to volunteer to do a few mediations (for free) to get experience if you want to mediate in the legal field. If you mean family law mediation, that may be different. It depends on the type of mediation you want to do.
Answered by Princess Leia - Sat Sep 29 22:53:27 2007

How to write a letter to the other parent requesting we attend mediation?
Q. 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?
Asked by reyna - Mon Oct 5 21:14:04 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just ask and emphasize the importance of it.
Answered by Sugar - Mon Oct 5 21:17:43 2009

What will I want to say at mediation to be successful for me?
Q. I am going through a divorce and must go to mediation with the soon to be ex husband. Dont really know what to expect!
Asked by Concerned - Mon Dec 8 14:46:06 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've been through this. Mainly focus on your child/ren. Tell them your only concern is the children. Do NOT make him look like a bad guy in front of the mediator. Maintain your cool, even if your ex lies about you.
Answered by Short_and_Sweet - Mon Dec 8 15:14:33 2008

What is your opinion of treating children who have trouble focusing in school with mediation?
Q. What is your opinion of treating children who have trouble focusing in school with mediation? What are some issues to consider when treating a child with ADHD? What are some treatment options?
Asked by Lisa - Fri Jan 8 19:34:51 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

What will happen during mediation with a former employer whom i have sexual harassment charges filed against?
Q. My case was filed with EEOC. they turned it over to DORA in colorado because of the number of employees. i now have a mediation telephone call the end of Sept. what is going to happen? Has anyone else been Through anything of this nature?
Asked by L M R - Sat Sep 6 20:57:49 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The phone conference will not be heated, they have a hold button for individual parties. (anger solves nothing, if he gets angry, it may cost him his job) Just tell the truth. He'll tell his side, you'll tell your side, unless someone interrupts, (they will be told to wait their turn) it will be just a fact finding conference. Both parties will hear each others testimony. Quite often the truth is easy to see. However, It IS a "mediation" which means they will try to find a way you can work together, and avoid law suits. Good luck.
Answered by wpgeezer - Sat Sep 6 21:22:02 2008

Do you believe a Student Mediation program in a High School is successful?
Q. 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:)
Asked by probasketballflava - Wed Feb 18 17:00:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mediation can be a very useful tool in a school system. However, its success depends on many factors. You have to find people who can train peer mediators. Generally, they should be certified mediators who are experienced in training students. There has to be a system for how mediations are assigned to students. How do you preserve confidentiality? Is your school large enough that students sent to mediation will feel comfortable talking with mediators? Also look into local universities. Some may offer training sessions for high school mediators.
Answered by Kate F - Wed Feb 18 19:46:21 2009

Can my husbands ex-wife have us pay her legal fees, if we do not agree to the mediation agreement?
Q. 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?
Asked by Second_wives_club - Mon Nov 24 20:58:44 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You really need to consult a lawyer at this point, or even Legal Aid Society, who will be able to assist you for almost nothing or for free. Check you local area Bar Association website or Legal Aid website to see when they are running free consultation clinics in your area. I'm a first year law student, and this sort of question really might depend on the jurisdiction you are in, what the specific law is in your state, etc. You really need to consult with an attorney at this point, and they are the only person that will be able to answer your question.
Answered by politics2n - Mon Nov 24 21:08:53 2008

Why does the defense want to adjourn mediation process in lawsuit?
Q. We thought it was over and yet the defense lawyers now want to adjourn the mediation hearing that tries to award a settlement. They say they are not ready...our lawyer wants to adjourn and seems pleased that they want another 60 days. What do you think?
Asked by MaxBasil - Wed Jan 30 23:23:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would ask your lawyer specifically: 1. Why he feels it's a good idea to give the defense more time? 2. How will this delay serve your interests? Normally delay serves the defendant. I am not a lawyer. Only licensed lawyers can give legal advise.
Answered by Citizen1984 - Wed Jan 30 23:37:40 2008

After an auto mobile accident, that was the other parties fault, what happens when you go to mediation?
Q. 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?
Asked by Jamie N - Fri May 8 10:30:47 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well it's pretty much a settlement period. It's where their doctors try to dicredit your actul injuries & try to settle for a lower amount than you're asking. I'm hoping you have an attorney as well. Yet if you can not come up with an agreeable amount then the mediator steps in & settles for you. Actually my lawyer got good hooks on the other sides doctors once because I was personally going to a specialist & the person at faults insurance company sent me to a regular physician so my specialist towered over what their physician said & I won the case greatly :o) this will give you a hint of what will happen...but dont worry...everythng will be fine
Answered by L R - Fri May 8 10:46:55 2009

How to prepare for custody mediation?
Q. 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?
Asked by Kate - Sat Sep 19 17:09:34 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well who was the primary caretaker while you were married? In order for a father to take a child away from i
Answered by Elaine - Sat Sep 19 17:50:41 2009

what is a mediation in front of a magistrate?
Q. 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!
Asked by ktshisler - Thu Jun 19 18:15:23 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mediation is a settlement conference, period. In this case it's before a Magistrate judge who will act as the mediator. S/he won't hear the trial & everything old him/her is confidential. They will try to determine the bottom lin for each side & see if they can work you toward a settlement. No one will force you to do anything; but this is the last effort of the court to promote a settlement before trial. Whenver you have questions about procedures like this, ask your lawyer to explain it to you until you understand exactly what's happening. That's what you are paying them for.
Answered by MLaw - Thu Jun 19 18:23:58 2008

Are conciliation and mediation effectively the same thing?
Q. I'm new to law. I am thinking they are slightly different because mediation involves a third party whereas conciliation involves just the two parties. Am I right?
Asked by Kate G - Tue Sep 9 17:59:29 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Conciliation and mediation both involve the intervention of a third party attempting to resolve a disagreement. Although these terms seem interchangeable they do have different meanings in different contexts. The differences between the two can be quite subtle and largely involve differences in approach and techniques employed by practitioners. The clearest difference between mediation and conciliation is that mediation is mostly used to describe dispute resolution at the pre-legal stage. For instance in the UK ACAS provide a mediation service for employment disputes where no legal proceedings are in hand or even contemplated. They offer conciliation where an application has already been made to an Industrial Tribunal. Mediation is also… [cont.]
Answered by waldo_mcginty - Tue Sep 9 22:14:28 2008

Mediation or court if agreements have been broken?
Q. 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.
Asked by joceytinamom - Mon Feb 23 19:26:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is a pretty complicated question. I'm not sure how meth addiction would impact your case. I think it would be in your interest to consult with an attorney to better understand the potential issues. There are several sites online that connects you with attorneys that could shed some light on your quesiton. I used www.quicklegalanswer.com for my legal stuff and was pleasantly surprised. It was very affordable and helped me out. Anywho, just thought it would be a good idea. If you need anything else, let me know.
Answered by Carla H - Mon Feb 23 22:37:14 2009

Lawsuit: In mediation how likely is the opposing side to pay my lawyer fee's?
Q. I have an extremely strong case with 9 causes of action against a Forbes 500 company. They opted for a very quick mediation. How likely will they pay my lawyers fee's if requested by me?
Asked by a_mikegome - Wed Jul 15 22:32:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, if you make it a deal-breaker (as in, you will take them to trial if they don't pay the legal fees) then they will most likely do so to prevent a trial. Especially if your case is as strong as you say it is.
Answered by John Pace - Wed Jul 15 22:49:44 2009

Does anyone know any mediation rituals?
Q. 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!
Asked by JStarBraun - Sun Oct 15 19:04:33 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by mysticideas - Sun Oct 15 19:12:57 2006

Can anyone tell me whats the difference between Mediation & Mandatory Settlement? I got hurt at work hit by A?
Q. Forklift while back the guy came in drunk early in the morning? My question is I got A lawyer and she said we got A Mandatory Settlement Conference next week? I thought in Lawsuits you goto Mediation frist? Why are we going to A Judge? Is seeing A Judge better then Mediation?
Asked by leesteve49 - Wed Dec 3 18:00:49 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Topics & AuthorsScienceLaw & PoliticsHistoryBusinessSo cial SciencesArtsHealth Encyclopedia of Everyday Law Resources Encyclopedia of Everyday Law About Get help in the Law & Politics Group Search Encyclopedia of Everyday Law: Mediation Printable Version Download PDF Cite this Page Background Voluntary versus Mandatory Mediation The Mediation Process Deciding to Mediate a Dispute Uniform Mediation Act Federal Mediation State Mediation Provisions Additional Resources Organizations Background mediation refers to one of several methods used to resolve legal disputes other than through formal court trial. Mediation and arbitration constitute methods of "alternative dispute resolution" (ADR). Arbitration is used as a… [cont.]
Answered by INSOMNIAC - Wed Dec 3 18:36:51 2008

What is hindu mediation like, and is it very different from Buddhist meditation?
Q. 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?
Asked by Sisyphus - Thu Nov 20 22:02:27 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bg 8.8 P Attaining the Supreme In this verse Lord Krsna stresses the importance of remembering Him. One's memory of Krsna is revived by chanting the maha-mantra, Hare Krsna. By this practice of chanting and hearing the sound vibration of the Supreme Lord, one's ear, tongue and mind are engaged. This mystic meditation is very easy to practice, and it helps one attain the Supreme Lord. SB 3.15.25 P Description of the Kingdom of God The actual fact is that the Lord is nondifferent from His name. The highest realization of spiritual value is to chant the holy name of God, as prescribed for the age--Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare. Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. SB 4.8.57 P Dhruva Maharaja Leaves Home for… [cont.]
Answered by Prabhupadanuga - Fri Nov 21 16:25:14 2008

Is there a proven mediation to improve cirrhosis of the liver?
Q. 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.
Asked by johnnybgood - Mon Oct 15 17:37:22 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try a product called liv 52, its the top product for maintaning a healthy liver also carbohydratess help also..
Answered by vizco_inc - Mon Oct 15 17:48:34 2007

How do I modify mediation orders in Texas due to changes after mediation?
Q. I have to file something today please help if you can?
Asked by Wendy C - Tue Apr 29 12:21:47 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mediation orders are those orders you agreed to, and cannot be modified except by further agreeement. Things do change, but if by change you mean that the other party has not lived up to their agreement, then you need to file a motion to enforce, not to modify.
Answered by Cindy B - Tue Apr 29 12:26:50 2008

Do you know a very effective mediation technique?
Q. I meditate. But till now after 4 years I have not been very sucessful. I know some techniques. But all seem ineffctive. Can any body enlighen me?
Asked by daffodil - Fri May 26 00:27:35 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try a meditation CD. Dr. Andrew Weil has one out. I used it to meditate on when I took a stress management course. He talks you through, with a stream-of-consciousness kind of commentary. It is easy to follow, and helps get your mind of other things.
Answered by monica_dietz@sbcglobal.net - Fri May 26 02:12:03 2006