Pennsylvania Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

• Q: Who Is The Mediator?
  A: The mediator is a volunteer who has successfully completed 24­hour mediation training. The training includes communication, negotiation, and conciliation skills, … More
• Q: What Happens If The Parties Cannot Reach An Agreement?
  A: If an agreement cannot be reached in a case referred from court, the parties will be referred back to court.
• Q: What If The Case Is Not Court- Referred?
  A: The mediator may assist the parties in determining what they want to do next.
• Q: Is Mediation Binding?
  A: 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
• Q: Is It Confidential?
  A: 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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