Do I have to go to mediation with my ex?

You don’t have to go to mediation, but if you end up having to go to court to sort out your differences, you normally need to prove you’ve been to a mediation information and assessment meeting (MIAM). You can’t force your ex-partner to go to mediation.

What should I expect from my first mediation session?

The first meeting with a mediator is often called a Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting or MIAM. The MIAM will last about an hour, and will give you an opportunity to tell the mediator about your situation, and the issues that need to be decided.

Does mediation or arbitration come first?

Unlike mediation, the arbitration process is binding, which means that the parties are legally obligated to accept and comply with the arbitration decision/award rendered by the arbitrators. Without question, mediation should almost always be the first step in working towards resolving a dispute.

Can someone come to mediation with me?

Yes – if you both agree. Sometimes this can be helpful if there is a particular issue to be discussed and explored. Depending on the issues involved a child expert, pension expert, independent financial advisor or accountant could be involved in one or more of the mediation sessions.

What kind of cases do mediate first mediate?

At Mediate First, we specialize in the mediation and arbitration of virtually all civil non-domestic disputes pending in State, Federal, and Appellate, courts including but not limited to the following: personal injury, wrongful death, automobile and premises liability. We also mediate workers compensation matters and pre-suit disputes.

What can mediation do for you and your ex?

Mediation … like many people, you may know little, or nothing, about it. Yet Mediation is an effective process that can help you and your ex-partner reach decisions about your children and finances, without having to go to court. With the right information and the right attitude, you can ensure that your Mediation is a success.

What should I do before my first mediation?

Mediation is a really helpful supportive process, but it may still be hard to sit down with your ex even with a skilled mediator present. “Think what matters most to your children – you winning the argument or their parents working together.”

Do you need mediation in a divorce in the UK?

Since April 2014, the government of UK requires all divorce cases taken to court to have first considered mediation as an alternative solution to settling splits. The jury will need proof of mediation before allocating court proceeding time for divorce cases. It is no longer possible to rush to court before considering mediation services.

Who is mediate first and what do they do?

Mediate First is a professional dispute resolution organization dedicated to providing the highest caliber professional mediation and arbitration services throughout the state of Florida.

Do you have to talk to your ex about mediation?

But mediation is not the time to discuss the problems you had during your marriage. No matter what happened during your relationship with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse, you now should focus on productively moving forward together as parents. Your children should not bear the burden of your divorce.

What do you need to know about mediation?

Mediation is an informal and confidential way for people to resolve disputes with the help of a neutral mediator who is trained to help people discuss their differences. The mediator does not decide who is right or wrong or issue a decision.

How to find a mediator for your case?

Our mediators’ calendars are posted online and updated in real time, making it convenient for all parties to access available mediation dates and times. ZOOM Video Conferencing and telephonic mediations are now available at Mediate First, Inc.