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Yes, facilitative mediation is a voluntary process. The two parties agree to meeting when scheduling a mediation. Pre-trial mediation (also called a settlement conference) may be required as part of a court proceeding.
We ask you to set aside 4 hours. During this time you will have the opportunity for breaks. Some mediations may not take the entire 4-hour period.
The process is led by impartial mediators with a goal to come to an agreement that satisfies everyone. The mediators are there to guide you through the mediation process in a safe place without bias.
For facilitative mediation, an attorney or support person may attend, but that person is not involved in the mediation dialog. During breaks you are able to speak with your support person. The only circumstance where an attorney is present and may participate in dialog is when you are participating in a pre-trial (settlement conference) mediation.
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