What is Presumptive Mediation?
New York recently began a program of presumptive mediation in most if not all of the courts in the state. But what is presumptive mediation and how does it work? Presumptive mediation is now the dispute resolution method of choice in the courts that use this tool.
What is Your Conflict Style?
Are you highly assertive and a take charge type of person when it comes to dealing with conflicts? Or do you tend to avoid conflicts at all costs? Do you defer to other’s needs and try to accommodate other’s interests at the price of advocating for your own needs?
A Million Ways that Change Triggers Conflict
Current or anticipated changes in the life of a family elder can trigger all sorts of conflicts in the family.
Changes such as the death of a spouse, the elder’s declining health and the health and safety concerns that may raise, plus issues around independence, self-determination, and safety of the elder and others are classic triggering events.
Conflict Resolution for Elders at the New York City Bar Association
Presented a basic intro to mediation for elders to the Committee on Legal Problems of the Aging. Definitions, techniques, important issues relevant to problem-solving for elders.
Conflict Resolution and Capacity
An elder's capacity to contribute to the process is often an issue of great concern when trying to resolve any dispute affecting or involving the elder. While "capacity" has a very specific legal meaning when it comes to entering into an enforceable agreement or testifying in court, capacity to participate in a conversation holds to a much more practical standard.