A family mediator with a background in law does not represent
clients during the mediation process, but rather serve as neutral facilitators of the decision - making process.
Those with a background in law are not able to represent
clients during the mediation process, since they are hired by and work with the couple jointly rather than with just one spouse.
A divorce mediator does not represent
clients during the mediation process, but rather serve as neutral facilitators of the decision - making process.
Not exact matches
Mediators with backgrounds in law or mental health (or other areas) do not represent or counsel
mediation clients during the family
mediation process, but rather serve as neutral facilitators of the decision - making
process.
Below, I list some of the barriers I believe many
clients experience when considering family
mediation as an option and
during the
mediation process.
In fact, both parties are encouraged to get independent legal representation
during the
mediation process so the lawyer can review the agreement before the divorcing
client signs it.
Below, I list some of the barriers I believe many
clients experience when considering family
mediation as an option and face
during the
mediation process.
During the
mediation and collaborative
processes,
clients may feel like probing questions from their mediator or attorney is pushing them to create conflict.
Our roadmap informs
clients that
during the initial consultation the mediator will explain: (1) how
mediation works and compares to litigation; (2) how our specific
process works so they know exactly what to expect; and (3) that you will answer all of their questions.
While many
clients choose
mediation at the outset of their case,
mediation can start at any time
during (or after) the divorce
process.
Ms. JANSEN believes that the collaborative practice model offers parties the best of both the
mediation and the advocacy worlds, in that the
process is 100 % committed to a fair out of court settlement, and the
clients have the support of legal and psychological counselors both as advisors and spokespersons
during negotiation.
In collaborative
mediation, the mediator works with the
clients during the divorce, but hosts periodic five - way meetings
clients and their attorneys at various junctures in the
mediation process.
Sometimes the
clients use consulting attorneys before,
during or after the
mediation process.
Astute mediators will question out - of - network costs, especially for children with special medical needs,
during the divorce
process, and should leave the door open to
clients returning to
mediation, post-divorce, to address their children's changing medical needs.
• The divorce
process • Debt and divorce • Discovery • Taxes and divorce • Property division • Child custody • Child support • Domestic violence • Grandparent's rights •
Mediation • Collaborative Divorce • Adoption • Assets and debts • Attorney -
client relationships • Prenuptial, postnuptial agreements But you could write about subjects in which you also have expertise, even though they're not strictly divorce - related: • Dealing with stress • Negotiation • How to take care of yourself
during a divorce Etc..