What Are The Requirements For Mediation?
You must be committed to finding a full and fair solution. You must be willing to do something differently than you gave before. You must be willing to provide information. You must be willing to commit the financial and physical resources necessary for this work.
Other West Virginia Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs
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Are There Any Risks To Mediation?
A: Most of the communication and work done in mediation is protected both by contract and by state statute. Parties usually learn things in mediation that they did not … More -
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Can I Still Use My Attorney And Others To Advise Me?
A: Certainly. Agreements need thought and advice. Information is a key part of this thought process. The mediation system is not based solely on what the Court would do. -
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What Happens To Our Agreement?
A: There are a variety of options. You can keep the agreement between yourselves. If you sign it, the Court may treat it like a contract. Some parties fulfill the … More -
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What Happens If We Don't Reach Agreement?
A: You are likely to have some of the benefits of mediation described above even if you do not reach a complete agreement.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Sub-categories
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