Who can I bring to the mediation?
When you attend mediation, you may usually bring anyone with you that you believe will be helpful in helping you reach an agreement. The purpose of mediation is for you and the party you are having a ...
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Do mediators make recommendations to the courts?
Mediation is an out of court process where a neutral mediator listens to both parties in a prospective case and helps them reach an agreement. There are two types of mediators, a private mediator and ...
How do I find a mediator?
There are several good ways to find a mediator to assist you if you are interested in trying this form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). There are a number of websites on the Internet that will...
Do I need a lawyer for mediation?
If you have filed a lawsuit, you should not agree to any settlement without advice from a lawyer who represents you and your interests. While you may choose to mediate without a lawyer being present, ...
What is a typical mediation like?
What is a typical mediation like?...
Is mediation confidential?
While the general rule in mediation is that it is confidential, there are some judicially created and some legislator created exceptions to this confidentiality. All of the exceptions are meant for th...
If a court sends me to mediation, does that make it different?
When a court sends you to mediation, usually you should make a good faith effort to try to work out your differences during the mediation process. While the mediation is still not going to be legally ...
If a court sends me to mediation, do I have to agree to settle my case?
Mediation is a non-binding and generally voluntary form of alternative dispute resolution. If a court sends you to mediation, it can require that you mediate in good faith. However, they cannot and wi...
Can one of the lawyers representing a disputant serve as a mediator?
It is possible for a lawyer representing a disputant to serve as a mediator, but it is not recommended. A lawyer has an ethical obligation to represent his client vigorously. He cannot represent both ...
Is there a public record made of what occurs in a mediation?
There is generally no record made of a mediation, and nothing from a mediation proceeding becomes public knowledge (like court cases and transcripts sometimes can). When you submit a dispute to mediat...
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