What can I expect at my first divorce mediation?
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What can I expect at my first divorce mediation?
The first meeting with a divorce mediator is often spent collecting background information and facts. Once the mediator has covered the basics, each person will get to present his or her view of the issues. The mediator may ask questions to clarify the situation or to get more information.Jun 8, 2016
What should you bring to mediation?
Bring multiple plan and schedule ideas to discuss. Write down concerns and issues you want to discuss at mediation. Bring documents like work schedules and your child’s school schedule.
How do you win a mediation case?
Get good results at your mediation by keeping these basic tenets in mind.Rule 1: The decision makers must participate. Rule 2: The important documents must be physically present. Rule 3: Be right, but only to a point. Rule 4: Build a deal. Rule 5: Treat the other party with respect. Rule 6: Be persuasive.More items…
How do you act during mediation?
Guidance: Preparing Yourself for MediationEnsure that both party and representative are present, fully informed and have authority to resolve the dispute. Expect the unexpected. Listen, listen, listen!! Watch those tactics. Be prepared for mediation. Be imaginative. Watch yourself.More items…
What questions do they ask at mediation?
The questions which you should be asking yourself are:Do I feel comfortable with this mediator?Do I feel like this mediator has integrity?Do I feel like this mediator will be fair and balanced and maintain integrity in the process?More items…
What are the stages of mediation?
Stages of MediationStage 1: Mediator’s opening statement. Stage 2: Disputants’ opening statements. Stage 3: Joint discussion. Stage 4: Private caucuses. Stage 5: Joint negotiation. Stage 6: Closure.
What should a mediator not do?
A MEDIATOR SHOULD REFRAIN FROM PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. A mediator should ensure that the parties understand that the mediator’s role is that of neutral intermediary, not that of representative of or advocate for any party. A mediator should not offer legal advice to a party.
