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- What can I expect
when I attend mediation?
- By agreeing to
participate in mediation, you can take an important
step toward resolving a dispute. The goal of the
mediation is to reach an agreement that all
participants find reasonable and in their best
interests.
- What happens in a
mediation session?
- Each party gets a
chance to talk about its situation without
interruption, sometimes in the presence of the other
party and sometimes with only the mediator(s) present.
The mediator will facilitate the discussion. The
mediator will also establish groundrules and guide
participants through a process of discovery and
communication. Some of the techniques may be familiar,
such as "brainstorming", but the mediation process
itself is indeed a unique experience. The mediator is
there to help the parties decide what the important
issues are, explore misunderstandings, illuminate
listening techniques and discover
solutions.
- What happens when
we find a solution?
- If an agreement is
reached, a written agreement will be drafted and each
party will sign the agreement.
- How much time will
it take?
- Each mediation is
different. In most cases Six Rivers CMS maintains a 2
½ hour maximum for any one session. A majority of
cases are resolved within 2 ½ hours. Breaks are
generally allowed, speak to your mediator at the
beginning of the session in regards to how they would
prefer to handle break time if necessary. Sometimes it
is necessary to schedule a follow up session. If a
second session is determined appropriate in your case,
times and locations will be decided upon prior to
leaving the initial mediation session.
- Is this meeting
confidential?
- Yes. The mediator(s)
will keep confidential everything you say during the
mediation. At the beginning of the mediation, you will
be asked to sign a "Consent to Mediate" agreement to
keep matters discussed in the mediation confidential.
The mediator(s) will review the agreement and answer
any questions you may have at that time. It will
explain that the mediator will keep confidential
matters discussed at the mediation, even from the
courts.
- How do I set up a
mediation?
Six Rivers Community
Mediation Services can be reached by calling toll free
(888) 628-4101. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday. We will schedule a mediation session at
any time that works for you, including evenings and
weekends. Call us and we will help you explore your
options and find the right solution!
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