During a mediation session with Greg and Judy, I began by providing background information concerning alimony.
Not exact matches
Such a break between
sessions allows the parties to gather additional information that was found essential
during the
mediation process, to reflect on options themselves, or thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of settlements
with their attorneys or others.
Revive
with holistic spa therapies, from massage treatments to body wraps, before re-connecting
with your inner calm
during a private
mediation session.
Of course,
mediation isn't suitable in all scenarios — there may be domestic violence, a serious imbalance of power or
during the course of
mediation the mediator may identify that one or both of the parties isn't really engaging
with the process and just be using the
sessions as an opportunity to air grievances.
December 7, 2012, Dana was a panel member at the «A Conversation
with Lawyer - consumers of
Mediation»
session during the 2012 Maryland Mediators Convention, Linthicum, MD
People are able to legally enforce the arrangements made
during mediation sessions through the registration of a Minute of Agreement or by lodging a Joint Minute
with the court.
A successful
mediation outcome is as much about staying future focussed and engaged in progressing matters between
mediation sessions with whomever you are working
with or whatever you are working on, as
during the
mediation sessions.
During mediation sessions the parties negotiate directly
with one another in the presence of the mediator who facilitates the discussions and negotiations, without imposing his / her opinions on the parties or advocating for either.
If you consult
with an attorney
during the process, you will feel more empowered to deal
with important issues that arise
during mediation sessions.
Before you speak
with your mediator
during a private
session outside of the official
mediation session, be sure to discuss the confidentiality of that particular
session before sharing sensitive information.
When you meet
with your divorce mediator, she should overview the
mediation process and share the rules that you must abide by
during your
mediation sessions.
In contrast, newer Facilitative Mediators used Facilitative
Mediation interventions
during the entire
session — the same
with Transformative mediators, Evaluative mediators, etc..
Consistent
with this commitment, in 2006, we became the first family and divorce mediators in the country to acquire and use large (37») flat panel television monitors
with our clients
during all
mediation sessions — to consider and develop divorce planning options.
During the
mediation process, you will both be asked to bring financial information
with you to
sessions.
During a typical
mediation session, you and your spouse will meet
with a neutral professional to settle your case.
Similarly, if the spouses need help communicating or want to ensure that they develop a parenting plan that takes into account a child's developmental and psychological needs, they can retain a neutral facilitator
with a mental health background to help
during and / or outside of
mediation sessions.