Common use of MEDIATION SESSIONS Clause in Contracts

MEDIATION SESSIONS. 5.1. We feel we can negotiate with each other and freely discuss our issues in an equal, open, honest, and constructive manner. However, if any of us feels intimidated in any way during the mediation process, we will immediately advise the Mediator and may do so privately. 5.2. We acknowledge that, generally, the Mediator will meet with the Parties in joint sessions. However, occasionally the Mediator may wish to meet with one Party individually. 5.3. We are aware that the Mediator may also wish to meet with the child(ren), or any other significant third parties such as a new partner, grandparents, other relatives, lawyers, and legal representatives. However, the Mediator must obtain our consent before involving another person in the mediation process. 5.4. We also understand that if any Party wishes to have another person in the room, the Party must obtain the permission of the Mediator and the other Party(ies) prior to the mediation session beginning. 5.5. Where all Parties agree that another person will be privy to the mediation process, that person must also sign this agreement to mediate and is bound by the terms of the mediation.

MEDIATION SESSIONS. 5.1. We feel we can negotiate with each other and freely discuss our issues in an equal, open, honest, and constructive manner. However, if any of us feels intimidated in any way during the mediation process, we will immediately advise the Mediator and may do so privately. 5.2. We acknowledge that, generally, the Mediator will meet with the Parties in joint sessions. However, occasionally the Mediator may wish to meet with one Party individually. 5.3. We are aware that the Mediator may also wish to meet with the child(ren), or any other significant third parties such as a new partner, grandparents, other relatives, lawyers, and legal representatives. However, the Mediator must obtain our consent before involving another person in the mediation process. 5.4. We also understand that if any Party wishes to have another person in the room, the Party must obtain the permission of the Mediator and the other Party(ies) prior to the mediation session beginning. 5.5. Where all Parties agree that another person will be privy to the mediation process, that person must also sign this agreement to mediate and is bound by the terms of the mediation.