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Pennsylvania Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

• Who is the mediator?
  The mediator is a volunteer who has successfully completed 24­hour mediation training. The training includes communication, negotiation, and conciliation skills, … more
• What happens if the parties cannot reach an agreement?
  If an agreement cannot be reached in a case referred from court, the parties will be referred back to court.
• What if the case is not court- referred?
  The mediator may assist the parties in determining what they want to do next.
• Is mediation binding?
  If the case is court­referred, the agreement is as binding as if the case were decided by a judge. It cannot be appealed. In privately referred cases, the mediated … more
• Is it confidential?
  When the parities agree to mediate, they understand that the information obtains during intake, the mediation process, and follow­up is confidential and will not … more

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