What does a mediator in a divorce do?

What does a mediator in a divorce do?

In divorce mediation, you and your spouse\u2014or, in some cases, the two of you and your respective lawyers\u2014hire a neutral third party, called a mediator, to meet with you in an effort to discuss and resolve the issues in your divorce. Most mediations end in a settlement of all of the issues in your divorce.

What are mediation techniques?

See also: Peer Mediation. Mediation is the involvement of an impartial third party to support and help those involved in a conflict to find a resolution. The key difference between negotiation and mediation is that in negotiation, the parties involved work out their own agreement.

How do I start a mediation session?

To prevent forcing parties to reach early agreement, here are some tips for a mediation meeting framework:1 – Set expectations. 2 – Opening statements. 3 – Set the agenda. 4 – Work through the agenda. 5 – Break out privately. 6 – Rejoin and set agreements. 7 – Break out for review. 8 – Finalise and document agreement.