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Pacific Northwest Mediation

Online family law mediation

  • Mediation FAQ
    • Why should I use meditation?
    • What is mediation?
    • Can the mediator write up final papers?
    • Is mediation cost effective?
    • Is mediation confidential?
    • When should I start mediation, at the start or end of the case?
    • Mediation ground rules
  • For Clients
    • How clients can get the most bang for their buck
    • Can the mediator write up final papers?
    • What happens in mediation?
    • What if I don’t have a lawyer but the other person does?
  • For Lawyers
    • Preparing clients
    • Pre-mediation sessions
    • Mediation ethics
    • Tips about materials
    • Model Standards of Practice for Family and Divorce Mediation, by AFCC
    • Mediation Standards, Academy of Professional Family Mediators
  • Contact

Is mediation confidential?

Yes! Several laws fully protect the confidentiality of mediations, including RCW 7.07. Everything that happens in the mediation process is confidential. Anything discussed in mediation is always confidential and the mediator may not be asked to testify about what occurred in mediation, and may not write a report to the court (other than to say if mediation has occurred or not).

Most agreements can be written in a way to protect the confidentiality. This can be helpful to keep your personal, financial, and health matters confidential since court documents are generally available to the public, creditors, employers, family members, and children.

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