Important News for Certified Mediators By: Deborah Beylus Dear Certified Mediators, On April 8, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court announced that it is cancelling all of the Court’s educational programs through September 30, 2020, including the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) Annual Conference for Mediators in August. While we regret that we will be unable to … Continue reading Important News for Certified Mediators
Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) created two OSCA spotlight videos
Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) created two OSCA spotlight videos By: Kimberly Kosch Dear Colleagues, Exciting news! The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) has created two OSCA spotlight videos that provide information on court-connected mediation, specifically An Overview of Florida Mediation and How to Become a Certified County Court Mediator. The videos are three minutes each and … Continue reading Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) created two OSCA spotlight videos
A House Divided: Splitting the Marital Residence in Divorce Mediation
A House Divided: Splitting the Marital Residence in Divorce Mediation By Deborah R. Beylus The “Marital residence” is a term used in divorce law to refer to the property where the couple resided together before the breakdown of the marriage. Since the marital residence is often the most valuable asset and a mortgage is often … Continue reading A House Divided: Splitting the Marital Residence in Divorce Mediation
2019 Dispute Resolution Center Conference
2019 Dispute Resolution Center Conference August 15-17, 2019 JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Conference In 10 Days, Register Today! Conference Fees $250 Registration Rate by Thursday, August 14th$275 Registration Rate On Site View the Conference Website Agenda & Workshops • Speakers • Fees • Collaborators Continuing Education InformationContinuing Mediator Education (CME)Up to 12.6 CME hours including 1.5 mediator ethics and 1.5 … Continue reading 2019 Dispute Resolution Center Conference
SELECTING A MEDIATOR
SELECTING A MEDIATOR by Will Murphy Most litigators have developed a process for making many of the decisions that come up regularly in lawsuits. If you are a litigator, you probably have templates for complaints and/or answers, for interrogatories and for common motions. You probably have questions you frequently ask in depositions. You have certain … Continue reading SELECTING A MEDIATOR
FAPM: Question and Answer
Question and Answer FLORIDA ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL MEDIATORS, INC. How Does a Mediator Resolve Personal Injury Cases? Personal injury cases often center around the concept of negligence. The plaintiff must show that the defendant owed him or her a duty, breached that duty and caused damages as a result of that breach. These cases often involve … Continue reading FAPM: Question and Answer
Cultural Diversity: How Cultures within Cultures May Interpret Time Differently
Cultural Diversity: How Cultures within Cultures May Interpret Time Differently By Dr. Isis C. Clemente, M.A + J.D As I’ve mentioned before, I immigrated to New York at the age of 9. Having grown into an adult in a New York Culture sayings such as: Group A • “ Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You … Continue reading Cultural Diversity: How Cultures within Cultures May Interpret Time Differently
CULTURAL DIVERSITY: Deciphering How to Deal with It
Isis Clemente, MA, JD, is the founder and president of Orientation and Mediation Services, Inc., which offers mediation, arbitration, coaching and group training and helps clients see their options. She may be reached at ic@orientationandmediation.com and (954) 683 3800. CULTURAL DIVERSITY: Deciphering How to Deal with It By Isis Clemente ( known to her students … Continue reading CULTURAL DIVERSITY: Deciphering How to Deal with It
The times they are changin!
Dr. Deri Ronis has been providing innovative seminars and workshops for over three decades to schools, corporations, government agencies and religious organizations. She earned a Doctorate in International Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, pioneering numerous programs which include mediation, meditation, anger management and stress reduction. Through her talks, CD’s and books, Dr. Deri has afforded … Continue reading The times they are changin!
The useful notion of conflict in mediation
Psychology & Mediation – Power Duo By Pedro A Jedlicka – pedrojedlicka@gmail.com “What, then, is time? If no one asks me, I know; if I want to explain it to a questioner, I do not know”. St Augustine* Something similar happens with the notion of “Conflict”. We can all be clear about its meaning. We … Continue reading The useful notion of conflict in mediation