Mediators produce a number of different types of documents. The most common ones are:Open Financial Summary: This document summarizes the full financial disclosure of both parties. It includes background information, details about assets, debts, and liabilities, information about incomes and current expenditures, and includes a schedule of all documents seen in mediation. If you are applying for a consent order, you will need to submit this document to the court with your application to assist the judge in considering your proposals. Since this document is based on factual evidence, it is not legally privileged. Therefore, it can also be used as a basis for negotiations outside of mediation or in court proceedings, if mediation is not successful.Memorandum of Understanding: This document is produced at the end of mediation and outlines your proposals regarding your children and finances. Its purpose is to provide all the information your solicitor needs to draft a consent order or separation agreement or to assist you in implementing your proposals. The proposals in the Memorandum are confidential and legally privileged, but they are not legally binding until you convert them into a legal document. It is always advisable to seek independent legal advice before making any proposal legally binding.Parenting Plan: A parenting plan is a document written from your perspective. It outlines any agreements you have reached regarding arrangements for your children. Since it is a document that you both sign, it is not considered legally privileged and could be seen by the court if either party violates the agreements.Statement of Outcome: This document provides a concise record of the outcomes of mediation, shorter than a full Memorandum of Understanding. It is typically used to document children’s arrangements when a Parenting Plan is not desired or necessary. However, it can also be used to record financial or interim outcomes when appropriate. It is a legally privileged document.