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Mediation & Arbitration for Elder/Adult Family Law in Thousand Oaks & Beyond

As we age, there are many issues that need to be addressed. Some of these issues may create conflict between family members with competing interests. Taking these matters to court to reach a solution can be costly and can destroy family relationships. At NS Mediation Group, we work with families to resolve disputes regarding elder care in the Thousand Oaks area and throughout California. Our knowledgeable elder care mediators work with families to resolve conflicts quickly and for significantly less money than it would take to have a third party determine the outcome. Contact our office to find a mutually agreeable settlement with the assistance of an elder care mediator. Call (818) 730-3127 to schedule a session today.

What Elder/Adult Family Law Matters Can Be Settled with Mediation?

Mediation is designed to deescalate hostilities between parties so that they can find common ground. The ultimate goal of mediation is to achieve a settlement that is agreeable to both parties, meeting their needs and addressing their concerns. Elder cares issues that can be addressed in mediation include:

End of life decisions
property/asset distribution
Inheritance
Issues related to driving and transportation
Living arrangements
Powers of attorney
Guardianship
Financial disputes
Conflicts regarding a family-owned business
Dealing with long-term care

As people age, it becomes essential to develop a care plan. These decisions can be incredibly emotional and challenging for both the person and their family. Mediation helps to promote cooperation between family members, ensuring that everyone’s interests are represented throughout the process.

How a Mediator Can Help in Elder Care

Elder care mediators, also referred to as adult family mediators, can help facilitate communication between family members. They help all involved parties arrive at fair decisions, making compromises where necessary. Elder care mediators ask the needed questions and help to focus the conversation on the important issues driving the conflict. Mediators are neutral, third-parties that help parties achieve a final agreement. They do not decide the outcome of the case but rather assist parties in dispute to reach a mutual resolution.

Why Is a Mediator Important in Elder/Adult Family Law Matters?

Mediators are crucial where the parties need to preserve an ongoing relationship. Family dynamics, sibling rivalries, and decades-old resentment can rear their head during elder care disputes, making it difficult to find common ground and potentially causing the issue to spin out of control. When matters cannot be resolved out of court, they can be extraordinarily expensive in terms of time, money, and emotional capital. An elder care mediator helps guide family members toward a cost-effective resolution. It also allows both parties to have a voice in the outcome of the case.

Consider Elder/Adult Family Mediation Today

If you are involved in an elder care dispute with your family, contact NS Mediation Group to schedule a mediation session. Our objective, professional mediators, can provide the assistance you need to resolve the dispute without having to go to court. We serve parties in the Thousand Oaks area and throughout California. Call (818) 730-3127 to get started. Attorney and founder David Schlueter has nearly 40 years of experience litigating complex matters. He is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators and serves as an arbitrator for the California State License Board. He has completed advanced training in elder care mediation.

"David mediated a multi-party construction dispute involving contract issues, delay claims, and liquidated damages. While his grasp of the legal issues was obvious, even more impressive was David’s ability to build rapport with the attorneys and clients without sacrificing authenticity as an objective neutral whose primary concern was to resolve the dispute at hand. David’s preparation in evaluating both the facts and the legal arguments before mediation provided for an efficient and effective use of time at our mediation session. Even though we were unable to resolve the dispute during the first day of mediation, David kept his word to keep settlement discussions going over several weeks, reaching a global resolution of the matter. David’s tenacity and relentless approach makes him a top-notch mediator."

- C. Ng, Esq.

"David’s intricate knowledge of the law, emotional intelligence traits and communication skills combine to make him a highly effective neutral. He is one of the few mediators I automatically consider for most of my cases, and I never hesitate to recommend David to colleagues or clients."

- C. Trembley, Esq.

"Our firm has used Mr. Schlueter as a Mediator on several occasions in the past. In most instances, the cases were complicated by both legal and personal issues which existed between the parties. Mr. Schlueter was very adept at identifying the strengths and problems on both sides in order to bring the parties to the table for serious discussions. His skill as a Mediator was evident in his ability to bridge the legal and personal gaps on both sides to achieve a settlement. We would definitely recommend him and plan to use him in the future."

- P. Parish Esq.

"David is a skilled construction mediator. I have used David for several mediations now and it is clear that he has a strong grasp of construction law from both the claims and defense side of a case. He has always been well prepared on the day of mediation and follows up with the parties for further mediation if the case was not ready to settle on the first attempt. I would highly recommend David for any type of construction dispute."

- T. Tate, Esq.

"I have used David Schlueter for two mediations in which both cases resolved. He is one of the most effective mediators I have worked with in my 25+ years practicing law. I would highly recommend using him and I will definitely be using him again!"

- S. Kirwin, Esq.

"When David was an attorney, I had the pleasure of working with him, even on the opposite sides of an issue. I always found him to be a capable and well-prepared, attorney, and more importantly – person, of the highest regard. His transition to becoming a mediator appears to have been seamless and those same characteristics are serving him well when dealing with both sides of case. Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants, he is well qualified to appreciate the arguments made by both sides, and used that insight to bring even the most contentious of parties together for a settlement of a highly disputed matter in which I was involved. David demonstrated his patience to take the time to educate both sides on aspects of the law that impacted their case, as well as being open-minded and willing to listen and be educated."

- D. Cribbs, Esq.

"Dave, just a quick note of appreciation for your work as Mediator on this matter. We recommended you as someone who could work with a problem property owner/hoarder/etc. and you did not disappoint! Thanks again."

- Confidential LA Attorney

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Schlueter as a mediator on a messy construction defect case, and he was terrific. Mr. Schlueter not only listened carefully to each party; he gathered information that was key and knew when and how to communicate it to the parties effectively. He is patient, thorough and insightful. I would not hesitate to use him as a mediator in the future."

- Confidential LA Attorney

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When looking to settle a dispute, you need someone who will remain neutral and dedicated. With NS Mediation you can rest easy knowing that your dispute is being mediated by a neutral professional with over 40 years of law experience.

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