Different mediators in Arizona employ different styles of mediation. The most well known in the divorce mediation process is called “facilitative.” This means the mediator guides parties toward their own solutions. The mediator helps the parties develop and analyze possible settlements. This style is preferred by mediation participants who want a more laid back mediation where the parties have the power to reach their own solutions. Some mediators are more “evaluative.” This means the … [Read more...]
Is Mediation In Arizona Confidential?
June 21, 2009 by Leave a Comment
One of the benefits of Arizona mediation is that the documents, communications and acts in mediation are confidential. Mediation confidentiality is protected by Arizona law. The applicable law is located at Arizona Revised Statute section § 12-2238. Further, all participants in a mediation sign a confidentiality agreement, thereby contractually binding themselves to maintain confidentiality. There are a few exceptions to the confidentiality rule, such as where the parties agree to the … [Read more...]
