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.
Other Pennsylvania Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs
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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, …
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What If The Case Is Not Court- Referred?
A: The mediator may assist the parties in determining what they want to do next.
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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 …
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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 …
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