Nipped in the bud.....not in the butt
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The document discusses alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in animal-related conflicts, including various scenarios such as custody disputes and commercial conflicts involving pets. It highlights the growing importance of mediation as a more effective and efficient means to address these disputes, ultimately resulting in better outcomes for those involved. Additionally, it notes the changing dynamics of pet ownership and the legal implications surrounding animals as property versus emotional beings.
Nipped in the bud.....not in the butt
- 1. Date: October 9-11, 2013 Photo-Niene’s Moodlab (CR) Nipped in the Bud.....Not in the Butt. By Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, Esq. Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC An Introduction to ADR & Animal Conflict Resolution
- 2. People in Conflict over an Animal Divorce: Shared Custody - Same Sex Couples and Long Term relationships where the pet is the child. Neighbor Disputes: Barking – Destruction - Fear (Suburbs and Apts.). – Play Groups/Dog Parks. Commercial Conflicts: Kennel - Dog Walker – Groomer. Contract: Breeder – Owner – Handler. Med Mal: Veterinarian - Physical Therapist – Chiropractor.
- 3. It is not about the fight in the dog park A pet’s place in our lives and in society in general. Current state of pet ownership in the US and Abroad: 55.5 million in pet food and pet related items in 21013. pure bred vs. shelter adoption. A pet’s value? Common Law or Common Sense?
- 4. Courtroom reception of Animal Conflicts Family Court : Custody battles over property? Civil Suits : Value of a lost Pet? Property or something more? Criminal : Dog bites Dog/ Dog Bites Man- Cruelty/Abuse - Domestic Violence. Estate Issues : I'm dead or I'm not dead yet – preparation.
- 5. Mediation and the Animal Kingdom Emotion vs. Rule of law. Party Driven Resolution : Do they know what’s best? Safe environment for discussion. Discussion : Pre/Post Litigation, Criminal/Civil. Is there a place for retained relationships? Confidentiality : May have value for precedent avoidance?
- 6. Animal Law Attorneys in the room Animal Law Attorneys : ‘Rabid’ about litigating. Meeting a Need : When litigation of a cause of action is unwise. Drafting : Helping write a solution the court can enforce. Client Needs : Met in a more meaningful way. Property Law : Not a limiting factor in mediation. Use mediation Before/During /After
- 7. In Summary...... Who Knew?? Mediation meets the parties’ needs in a unique way. Less money spent - better results. Less time spent in conflict - past/present /future. Retained relationship. Helps overcome threshold discussion of property and liability. May avoid residual insurance or criminal ramifications (for people and pets).
- 9. Join the Group Discussion Hamilton Law and Mediation The American Institute for Alternative Animal Resolution, AIAAR (CR) ™ Peaceful Animal Issue Resolution, PAIR (cr) Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton - Hamilton Law & Mediation, PLLC ”Trailblazing a New Way to Address Conflicts Between People Involving Animals" Tel. 914-273-1085 email: [email protected] | www.hamiltonlawandmediation.com Blog: hamiltonlawandmediation.blogspot.com | Twitter - @HLawMediation Linked in: www.linkedin.com/in/debrahamilton413 The American Institute of Alternative Animal Conflict Resolution www.aiaacr.com - under construction PAIR - Peaceful Animal Issue Resolution – www.pair-hlm.com -under construction CR -All rights reserved – AIAACR/PAIR and HLM
- 10. Join the Group Discussion Hamilton Law and Mediation The American Institute for Alternative Animal Resolution, AIAAR (CR) ™ Peaceful Animal Issue Resolution, PAIR (cr) Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton - Hamilton Law & Mediation, PLLC ”Trailblazing a New Way to Address Conflicts Between People Involving Animals" Tel. 914-273-1085 email: [email protected] | www.hamiltonlawandmediation.com Blog: hamiltonlawandmediation.blogspot.com | Twitter - @HLawMediation Linked in: www.linkedin.com/in/debrahamilton413 The American Institute of Alternative Animal Conflict Resolution www.aiaacr.com - under construction PAIR - Peaceful Animal Issue Resolution – www.pair-hlm.com -under construction CR -All rights reserved – AIAACR/PAIR and HLM