A mediated settlement conference (conference) is a legal proceeding that is much less formal and less intimidating than a trial. The conference offers an opportunity for you to settle your case while saving you time, money, and stress involved in lengthy litigation. The mediator is there to help facilitate a discussion between those present to hopefully help them reach an agreement. Your mediator is not a judge and will not advise the parties on what action they should or should not take. Instead during the settlement conference, you, the opposing party, and any attorneys involved in your case will, with the assistance of the mediator, discuss your dispute and brainstorm possible ways to settle it.
We frequently conduct family financial settlements for couples where one, or both parties, have not retained a lawyer. These parties can prepare for mediation by understanding AND gathering financial information before the mediation process begins. LEARN MORE HERE
If you will be participating in a family financial mediation without an attorney, please be aware that while our mediator will do his or her best to ensure a civil and full discussion of the issues, s/he cannot give legal advice to anyone participating in the settlement conference.