What is Evaluative Mediation?

Evaluative Mediation is a more Directive approach to Mediation useful in matters where the Participants have been engaged in Litigation and Discovery and seek to avoid the need for Trial. Shuttle Diplomacy is exercised with the Participants in separate rooms - whether in person or by Zoom Breakout Rooms. Participants may be represented by Counsel. Counsel provide Advocacy, Legal Advice, Drafting of Legal Documents, Oral Arguments to the Superior Court. While the Evaluative Mediator cannot substitute as Counsel, is not practicing Law, and serves as a neutral, the Evaluative Mediator will facilitate an Agreement and prepare the Memorandum of Understanding - Final Agreement - CR 2A Settlement Agreement.

What is Narrative Mediation?

Narrative Mediation is a type of Mediation whereby the Mediator guides the Participants to reframe their negative story into a positive story - helping the couple to recall all of the wonderful and beautiful things that brought them together in the first place, along with all of the wonderful and beautiful memories that shape where they are today to enable them to resolve their Family Disputes to create a positive outcome for each other and for their children.

Do I need an Attorney?

A Mediator cannot give Legal Advice, cannot draft pleadings or Court Orders and cannot represent you in Court in presenting your Settlement Agreement to the Court. It is your decision whether or not you need representation by an Attorney during the Mediation process, and if not, if you need representation following the Mediation process.