What should you not say during mediation?
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What should you not say during mediation?
Do not make statements that are likely to leave the other side feeling insulted without fully considering the costs and benefits. “Speaking the truth”/Allocating blame: While there can be a role for blame in mediation, counsel must realize that choosing blame usually comes at the cost of an otherwise better deal.
What should I ask for in 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?
What can I expect at a divorce mediation?
The mediator will introduce all the people attending and ask everyone to agree to a process to be followed or some ground rules. The mediator will give each party a chance to explain what they think the problem is. The mediator will help the parties to discuss the problems they have described.
Do cases usually settle at mediation?
The mediator cannot order either party to settle. Mediation is not always successful, however, over the past decade, it has become more common for lawsuits to resolve at mediation than proceed to trial. Mediation merely provides both parties with an additional opportunity to resolve the case before trial.
