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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

Tips about materials

If possible, briefly provide PNW Mediation a 1-2 page strictly factual overview of the case, and then any details, court orders, reports, and other documents that may be helpful for the mediator to understand your client’s perspective and needs. Sometimes it is helpful to identify some or all of the requests your client wishes to make, but sometimes doing so may be more un-helpful to the case (feel free to speak with the mediator about this). You are welcome to provide a confidential statement of what your client is most interested in (confidential to the other party). Often, previously filed declarations are helpful. If possible, a statement that is respectful to the other party can help facilitate an agreement. Evaluations and GAL reports are generally helpful.

If possible, send documents in PDF format, and send them a week before.

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