Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show Quotes August 2024 By Chinwe Egbunike

‘When someone is placed under guardianship, it means that someone has submitted a petition to the court explaining why the person needs protection. In most cases, these petitions are approved, and the guardianship process begins.

The person under guardianship is referred to as an incapacitated ward of the court, and all their assets are placed under the court’s control. This includes their property, investments, land, homes, cars, art collection, and more, which are all put into the name of the appointed guardian.

In the US, state courts are responsible for confiscating approximately $50 billion worth of assets each year through guardianship and conservatorship processes.

Since the average guardianship or conservatorship lasts around six years, this represents a significant sum of around $300 billion that is under the control of others at any given time’-Diane Dimond.

On the EVA Show 2024-
We’re Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong with Author ♦ Diane Dimond ♦ -Can ADR Help?

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#Bookrecommendation on my new book, ‘Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives: Nigeria, the UK, and the US’ By Hon. Justice Nelson Ogbuanya, FCIArb. (Lond.) FCTI ‘

I am excited to share a #bookrecommendation on my new book, ‘Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives: Nigeria, the UK, and the US.’ It’s written (see the screenshot below) by Hon. Justice Nelson Ogbuanya, FCIArb. (Lond.) FCTI. He is a #judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria and a guest on the EVA Vid/podcast Show.

Gratitude, My Lord!

Order a copy of my new book via the #springer link- https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-57476-4 #amazon- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Appropriate-Dispute-Resolution-Comparative-Perspectives/dp/3031574753

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Series 5-Creating Safe Spaces via ADR: How can Employees in Canada Report Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Without Fear of Losing their Jobs with Blaine Donais

Looking forward to the podcast session with Prof Blaine Donais, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), RPDR, C.MED, WFA on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. He is the president and founder of the Workplace Fairness Institute and author of ‘Workplaces That Work and Engaging Unionized Employees’ (published by Canada Law Book), as well as the WFI WHITE PAPER on ‘Workplace Conflict Management in Canada.’

He has spent many years improving working relationships in public and private sectors. He authored the ‘Donais Fairness Theory: that Fairness Excellence can be measured and achieved in any workplace.’

Blaine is presently an Adjunct Professor of ‘Workplace Dispute Resolution’ at Atkinson College, York University, Toronto.

Stay Tuned!

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The International Family Mediation Project (IFMP) is seeking input from family mediators worldwide

International Family Mediation Project (IFMP) is reaching out to mediators globally who practice family mediation; we want to hear from you about your process and what style/models you use.
We are particularly interested to hear from mediators who offer international family mediation so that we can identify which models/styles and mediation process models work best for international families in the cross-border context. If you are interested in providing feedback to us, please contact me (Chinwe) at chinweumegbolu@gmail.com.
Click the link below to learn more about who we are:
https://internationalfamilymediation.com/
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#bookrecommendation on my new book, Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives: Nigeria, the UK, and the US. By Mohamad Radwan Al Omar

I am excited to share a #bookrecommendation on my new book, Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives: Nigeria, the UK, and the US. It’s written (see the screenshot below) by Mohamad Radwan Al Omar.

He serves as the policy vice-chair of the Middle East committee of the International Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA), and he is an International mediator representing the # Arab region. He has also been president of the Lebanese Assembly for Inclusive Development. Additionally, he is an international lawyer and an ADR advocate and was a guest on the EVA Vid /Podcast Show.

Feel free to order the book via #springer: https://link.springer.com/book/10.100…

Gratitude, Moh!

 

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We’re Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong with Author ‘Diane Dimond’- Can ADR Help? (Video /Podcast)

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Abstract

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Diane Dimond, a multiple award-winning freelance journalist, author, syndicated columnist, and former television correspondent who specialises in crime and justice issues, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. She wears many hats, so I have left the link to her profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedimond

In this episode, Chinwe provided valuable insights into ‘We’re Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong’ and offered a clear definition of mediation.

Keywords: Guardianship,  Guardian, Conservatorship, Judges, Lawyers, Ward of the Court, Legal System, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Waiver of liability, EDR, America; Court.

Introduction

The blogger conducted thorough research using primary and secondary resources, including email interviews and analysis of articles and books. The interviews were conducted with leaders in the legal and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) field to assess the viability of ADR in settling guardianship or conservatorship cases.

Based on the research, the blogger concluded that Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR), specifically Early Dispute Resolution (EDR) and mediation, could be effective in such cases. She emphasised the ‘special considerations’ that mediators must consider when mediating such disputes. Diane also provided insights into the motivations behind writing the book.

Definition of Guardianship / Conservatorship by Diane:

Guardianship or Conservatorship (Conservatorship as it is called in some states) is a protective system that every state in the United States has; there are no federal laws governing this. It’s all up to individual states, but the programs are almost exactly the same. They are designed to protect vulnerable citizens, elderly people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, physical or intellectual disabilities, and maybe somebody who has a psychiatric episode. it is imperative to note that not only the rich are often Guardianised but anybody that has any sort of assets.

Guardianship / Conservatorship Laws:

Furthermore, we explored the absence of laws allowing guardianship or conservatorship cases to be resolved through ADR before proceeding to the courts. We also examined why the law permits individuals other than family members to assume responsibility for vulnerable individuals and highlighted cases where guardianship was considered necessary but not granted. Diane revealed that there are lots of lovely people in the system, but for the Predators, it is all about the money. For example (see chapter 11 of the book), for the judge to keep the case of Eric Kramer, an NFL Quarterback player, open, they had a hearing on whether or not there should be a guardianship or whether the girlfriend was stealing money from him. She revealed that every time there was a hearing, it cost Eric Kramer’s confiscated money; it is imperative to state that the courts get all his money every hearing.

According to Diane, it cost about $88,000, equivalent to 69,117.19 pounds sterling, and there were multiple hearings every single month for years. Eric revealed to her that this caused him to lose a lot of money. He estimates that he lost about $800,000, equivalent to 628,338.08 Pound sterling, in the court system without receiving the protection he needed. This raises a significant question: Are such practices in the court legal?

Unfortunately, Diane revealed that they are because the person in the middle of all this, the ward of the court, is incapacitated and, therefore, unable to hire their own lawyer to fight for them (See Chapter 11 and Chapter 6). We discussed how guardianship focuses on financial gain for some within the system, yet we acknowledged the presence of many compassionate individuals within the system. Diane also pointed out that guardianship can be used as a tactic to force the end of marriages (see Chapter 9). For instance, some men may want to divorce their wives, but their wives do not want to be divorced. In these cases, their lawyers may recommend obtaining guardianship over the wife, making it difficult for her to hire a lawyer to contest the divorce. Diane emphasised that this practice is legal because it is carried out under the guise of a court order (See Chapter 9 of the book for more details).

In further support of the previous point, she highlighted specific examples demonstrating how families have been negatively impacted by the extensive powers wielded by guardians. For instance, guardians can ban any family member causing problems, and pursuing legal options to resolve these disagreements may not be financially feasible for many individuals.

Furthermore, Diane highlighted that only three (3) states require guardians to be licensed. In some states, obtaining certification involves watching online videos and taking a test. Once certified, a guardian may have a criminal record and only need to be a high school graduate, without any special training requirements. For example, (in chapter eight of We’re Help to Help), a #michigan janitor left his #newspaper #job to become a guardian.

Diane indicated that it has been this way since the early 1900s when the United States #government, in its blindness, decided to guardianised the entire #osage #Indian tribe because they had become extremely wealthy from all the #oil, #gas and #minerals on their #land; there must be something wrong with them as they are buying limousines, sending their children to school in Europe, and hiring white domestics to work in their mansions. They must be #incapacitated, so the entire #Osage #Indian #tribe in the early 1900s, including the children, were all guardianised, and who were the Guardians? White guys.

 

The Legal Community:

We examined what the legal community in America had to say about all this. She revealed that many of them declined to comment, saying, ‘I can’t talk with you. I’m sorry, this is a secret system.’ She emphasised that is why the public has not heard much about guardianship or conservatorship: all the proceedings are held in secret, partly to protect people’s medical privacy under the HIPPA law in America. Over the eight (8) years it took to gather information for her book, Diane revealed she received this response from the legal community, ‘they said I can’t talk to you sorry or ‘the judge has put a gag order on the case.’ Because the Judges are afraid that the family members or somebody is going to tattle on what is going on, so they put a gag order. However, she also noted that there are some courageous and pioneering lawyers whom she greatly admires.

 

Conclusion:

Finally, we analysed the implications of the waiver of liability for guardians. I highly recommend Diane’s book, as it presents an original contribution to knowledge and is thoroughly researched and analysed.

Diane is a brave, compassionate, and unique individual. Not many people are dedicated to caring for the vulnerable citizens in our society. She is a rare gem and a genius! Her book, ‘We’re Here to Help You: When Guardianship Goes Wrong,’ is a must-read. The book is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Were-Here-Help-Guardianship-Brandeis/dp/1684581672.

 

P.S. Order a copy of my new book ‘Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives: Nigeria, the UK and the US via #springer https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-57476-4 and on #amazon.

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The International Family Mediation Project (IFMP)

The International Family Mediation Project (IFMP) is an international initiative led by a group of experts on a voluntary basis, to work with mediators and stakeholders globally to create a form of international family mediation profession dealing with international family law issues; by creating good practices and providing resource documents and guidelines, to meet the needs of international families and their children post the break-down of a relationship.

Projects completed:

Agreement to Mediate Document
This was the first work undertaken by the Project. There was a keen awareness that getting the foundation for the mediation, found in the Agreement to Mediate, was essential. It is a building block for the mediation process, leading to the mediation outcome.

Working party Phase I: Róisín O’Shea, Bill Holohan SC, Dr Sinéad Conneely, Margaret Connors, Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu along with contributions from the Steering Group.

Click the link below to learn more about the IFMP:

Steering Group

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Creating Safe Spaces: Does Love and Laughter Belong in the Workplace? Dr Zina B. Sutch and Professor Patrick Malone

Can #love and #laughter play a significant role in creating a #safe and positive #workplace?

Get ready to be inspired by the wisdom of Dr Zina Sutch (a faculty member in the Key Executive Leadership Programs in the School of Public Affairs at American University) and Professor Patrick Malone (the Director of Key Executive Leadership Programs at American University), the brilliant minds behind the #book ‘Leading with Love and Laughter’ on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show.

Stay tuned!

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Dispute Resolution | John Jay College of Criminal Justice- City University New York (CUNY); Dispute Resolution Program & Center with Director Prof Maria R. Volpe PhD (Video/Podcast)

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking podcast with Professor Maria R. Volpe, PhD, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. She is a professor of Sociology, Director of the Dispute Resolution Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice – City University of New York, and Director of the CUNY Dispute Resolution Center, a university-wide center focusing on dispute resolution research and innovative program development.

At John Jay College, she has created and facilitated town meetings, cops and kids dialogues, Muslim/Non-Muslim student dialogues, Black Jewish Dialogues, intergenerational dialogues, and Asian American student discussions. Since 9/11, she initiated the NYC-DR listserv, the monthly NYC-DR Roundtable Breakfast, and a variety of dispute resolution public awareness initiatives.

She wears many hats, so I have left the link to her profile and email address: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-r-volpe-ph-d-9555601 mvolpe@jjay.cuny.edu.

In this episode, we delved into the Dispute Resolution operations at the City University of New York (CUNY) examining its objectives, methods, and the challenges faced in establishing the program and the center. We provided insight into the state of ADR in New York, at the time and how ADR has enhanced access to justice in the United States.

Furthermore, we shed light on the significant interest in the ADR educational sector in New York and the profound role and impact of the center not only on the community in New York but also on the broader public beyond New York.

Prof Maria emphasised that ADR should be mandatory or compulsory in schools while revealing the most remarkable achievements of the center, revealing its dedication to diversity and inclusiveness.

Finally, we explored the courses and certificates that they offer and discussed the center’s initiatives to educate the public about the benefits of ADR and attract potential users.

 

*****I dream of seeing Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) given equal footing with litigation in resolving disputes. I believe that ADR should be made mandatory in schools just like its counterpart litigation is MANDATORY- so students can learn about the numerous benefits of ADR processes. It is time to shift the focus from litigation to ADR; with my research through podcast and publication, I hope to change the current status quo and spread much-needed awareness about the effectiveness of ADR- Dr Chinwe Egbunike.

P.S. You can now order my new book ‘Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives: Nigeria, the UK and the US’ via the link below: <https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-57476-4>.

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‘ADR is great but in the system, there is no room for it. Once guardianship is in place nothing can be done except you are #BritneySpears’- Diane Dimond on the EVA show #shorts #youtube

#What ADR Book are you Reading? We’re Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong with Author Diane Dimond; Can ADR Help? Coming Out on all #Podcasts platforms and #youtubechannel @Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show.

‘ADR is great but in the system, there is no room for it. So, once the guardianship is in place nothing can be done except you are #BritneySpears’- Diane Dimond on the EVA show.

 

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