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  • Jul 30, 2008, 07:27 AM
    Justwantfair
    Mediator Appearance
    Can a mediator appear in court? Discuss how the parties did or did not agree?
  • Jul 30, 2008, 07:30 AM
    JudyKayTee
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Justwantfair
    Can a mediator appear in court? Discuss how the parties did or did not agree?


    Yes, with the consent of both parties I've seen a mediator testify in NYS.
  • Jul 30, 2008, 07:39 AM
    Justwantfair
    Oh, well I doubt he would agree. He believes she is bias, because he doesn't make sense so she tries to rationalize with him. He says the mediator says the same things I do.

    I just thought she would be nice to have on my behalf, because his thought processes aren't rational and not too many sit down with him long enough to see it in the court system, other than his attorney, who isn't going to say anything.
  • Jul 30, 2008, 11:25 AM
    twinkiedooter
    The mediator should have sent a written statement to the judge at the conclusion of the mediation outlining the findings of the mediation.
  • Jul 31, 2008, 11:59 AM
    Justwantfair
    Yes there is a statement sent, but it just says that an agreement was or was not reached, whether further mediation is recommend or necessary. It doesn't give any specifics.
  • Jul 31, 2008, 12:10 PM
    JudyKayTee
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Justwantfair
    Yes there is a statement sent, but it just says that an agreement was or was not reached, whether further mediation is recommend or necessary. It doesn't give any specifics.


    I don't know about other States but in NYS the mediator has little standing, no value, unless an agreement is reached. I have seen them testify but only with permission of both parties.

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