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Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee Vacancies
Important News for Certified Mediators By: Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee Vacancies The Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee (MEAC) is a nine-member committee that issues written advisory ethics opinions for mediators subject to the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators. See rule 10.910. The MEAC is accepting applications for a vacancy for a certified mediator from the Central … Continue reading Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee Vacancies
Important News for Certified Mediators
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