Mediation sessions are conducted in a comfortable, private setting at a time agreed upon by all parties. During the session:
- The mediator will ask questions to help the parties identify the key issues of the dispute and to make sure that each issue is clear to everyone.
- Each person will have the opportunity to share their view of the situation.
- The mediator will help the parties engage in creative and collaborative discussion regarding the possible solutions to the problem.
- The mediator will put the agreement reached in writing. The parties and their counsel (if applicable) review and sign the document.