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Mediation Rules Procedures

    MEDIATION RULES & PROCEDURES

    1. The Mediator facilitates communications and negotiations, enabling each of the parties to discuss options and make informed decisions. The Mediator does not function as a judge, attorney or therapist. The parties are encouraged but not required to seek independent legal advice before execution of a mediated agreement or at any time during the mediation process. 2. The parties begin by meeting in joint session with the Mediator. Excluding administrative matters such as scheduling of appointments, all communications are made in the presence of all parties with the exception that the mediator may from time-to-time consider it helpful to meet with each of the parties separately. 3. An atmosphere of mutual respect should prevail during the mediation. The parties should address each other by name, and refrain from interrupting, criticizing, intimidating, or otherwise detracting from this atmosphere. 4. If there are any minor children involved, the parties agree that the children's best interests are of primary importance. 5. The Mediator may when appropriate encourage the parties to obtain expert advice concerning taxes, appraisals, financial planning and mental health. 6. The parties agree to gather and disclose all of the information and documents required for the Mediator to understand the issues presented, and for the parties to make fully informed decisions. 7. The Mediator may suspend or terminate the mediation process upon concluding that a party is unable or unwilling to participate meaningfully, or that agreement is unlikely. By entering the names and date below, the parties agree to abide by these Rules and Procedures.

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