The consultation is also an opportunity for couples to get a sense of
the neutral role of the mediator and what the working sessions will be like.
Not exact matches
At the same time, the
mediator can set a
neutral and safe atmosphere while playing a more jarring
role as agent
of reality, testing the parties» positions and trying to gain movement toward consensus and a result that both parties can live with.29
Focusing on the
role of lawyers as both client representatives and
neutrals, this book contains a wealth
of information, resources and practice forms for
mediators, therapists, lawyers and other professionals.
The most important consideration is the ability
of the
mediator to remain
neutral and appear to be
neutral when entering into the arbitration
role.
As a
neutral professional, the
mediator's
role is to facilitate the parties» discussions toward settlement by sharing how the law would apply to a particular issue, how other parties have reached similar agreements and, most importantly, general knowledge
of how a court might address the specific issues in their case.
While all
of the
mediators at Divorce Mediation Group are family law attorneys — several are certified family law specialists — in their
role as a
neutral mediator they can not give legal advice.
The
mediator's
role, instead, is that
of an unbiased,
neutral third party who helps you both reach an agreement which is fair and balanced, and one which works for the entire family.
The
mediator does not act in the
role of a lawyer and does not give legal advice, but will assist the parties as a
neutral professional.
Bottom line — a divorce
mediator's
role is that
of a
neutral.
We often use one
of the
neutral professionals (Coach or Financial Professional) to be the process facilitator in a
role similar to a facilitative
mediator, to help the parties and their attorneys have productive collaborative meetings, which saves time and money.
The
role of the
mediator is to remain
neutral, to provide information, and to help the communication process so that couples can reach a fair agreement.