Mediation is a flexible process that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of a family. No two mediation sessions look exactly alike, but they often follow a common structure. At Dimant Resolutions, we typically begin the intake process by speaking to each party individually. Next, we would schedule a session with both parties and the mediator(s) together, so that everyone starts on the same page and has an opportunity to sign the Agreement To Mediate. Our mediators explain the process, answer any questions and share a little bit about their experience.
Then parties have a chance to tell their story and discuss the issues that matter most to them. Often, in the course of the guided conversation, parties will work together to brainstorm new ideas and negotiate specifics, slowly building an agreement that they can both live with.
Our mediators often use caucuses, or individual meetings, to have private, one-on-one conversations with each party during the session. We do not share any information we learn during these separate discussions unless you authorize us to do so, but they can help us offer suggestions about how to move forward and guide the conversation in a productive way.