CDRC works closely with Family Court to help separated or divorced parents and caregivers develop plans for parenting their children; this often involves talking through custody and parenting time arrangements, among other things
Small Claims Court
CDRC works closely with Ithaca and Elmira City Courts to help claimants and defendants sit down and talk about their particular case whether it be a mediation in the office before their court date or an in-court mediator at the courthouse on the day of their appearance. Small Claims court mediation has helped resolve problems including:
Loan or debt disputes
Neighbor disputes (noise, animal, etc.)
Landlord/tenant disputes
Property disputes
Breach of contracts
Wise Talk
Wise Talk is our elder mediation program which helps people address the many challenging issues particular to elders, their families and their care-partners.
Agricultural Mediation
Agricultural mediation has helped resolve problems of all sizes for farms of all sizes, including:
Neighbor complaints
Right to farm complaints
Worker's dispute
Loans / debts
Mediation is also useful to farm families facing difficulties or planning needs involving:
Custody / Visitation issues
Finance and Business planning
Family Farm Succession / Transfers
Elder Care and planning
Family Talk
Teens and parents / caregivers use mediation to talk through various difficulties that can come as children change and grow. Topics include school, social life, behavior and whatever it is the family needs to discuss.
