DEAR DANA
ADDRESSING TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT ELDER MEDIATION AND ADULT FAMILY CONFLICT It is with great pleasure that I launch this blog, in which I will address readers’ tough questions about elder mediation and adult family conflict. In the twice-monthly posts, I will be answering burning questions submitted by readers in two areas: Questions about mediation from [...]
When a Mediator Suspects Cognitive Impairment
Dear Dana: I have been retained to conduct mediation with seniors “John” and “Susan” – and John’s adult children – to negotiate a marital settlement agreement between John and Susan and an estate plan for each of them in the context of the couple’s divorce. Susan and John are each represented by lawyers. In preparation [...]
Asking Siblings for Financial Help: The Four C’s
Dear Dana: Our father is in assisted living and his expenses exceed his income every month and we have exhausted his assets. I have 3 siblings. I asked them if they would help out, at least until his VA pension comes through. One said yes, one said no, and the third is hedging saying he’d [...]
Multi-layer Dispute with Family
Dear Dana: I’m wondering if you can suggest a direction for a problem I have. I find myself entangled in a multi-layer dispute with my birth family. I am wondering what you think is the best place to take such issues. Does it make sense to follow a mediation path or is there another route [...]
