How does financial mediation work?

How does financial mediation work?

The mediation process usually takes between two and four meetings depending upon the complexity of your financial situation. The mediator will also need to know about any outstanding debts. They will ask you to give details of your financial situation; this can help you to think more clearly about the future.

Can a mediation agreement be broken?

If one party did not abide by the agreement, then it would be a breach of contract case, and the other party could take them to court, but the contract would not be the original one under dispute it would be the agreement they made at the mediation. Or, again, they could come back to mediation and try again.

Who chooses the mediator?

In private mediation the parties or their attorneys choose their mediator by selecting a person both sides agree would be appropriate to mediate their case. It is rare in private mediation for more than one mediator to work on a case. The mediator is paid by the parties; usually the parties share the cost equally.

Do I have to accept mediation?

Yes, you should always respond to the mediator or the mediation service who contacts you. The mediator will always be neutral and it does not matter who has been seen by them first. The mediator will usually want to see each of you on your own before any joint mediation sessions can take place.

How often do cases settle in mediation?

In California, approximately 95% of civil cases settle out of court. Many of these settle at a mediation. Others settle outside of mediation. (Parties are always free to discuss settlement informally, as well as during formal mediations or settlement conferences.)

How do I reschedule my mediation?

You can call the Family Court Services Office and ask if they can reschedule the appointment.

Can you go to mediation twice?

Can this case nonetheless settle at mediation? The answer is yes. You will just need to settle it twice.