Pennsylvania Code
Title 231 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 1940 - VOLUNTARY MEDIATION IN CUSTODY ACTIONS
Rule 1940.5 - Duties of the Mediator. Role of the Mediator
Universal Citation: 231 PA Code ยง 1940.5
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) As part of the orientation session, the mediator must inform the parties in writing of the following:
(1) The costs of mediation;
(2) The process of mediation;
(3) that the mediator does not represent
either or both of the parties;
(4)
The nature and extent of any relationships with the parties and any personal,
financial, or other interests that could result in a bias or conflict of
interest;
(5) that mediation is not
a substitute for the benefit of independent legal advice; and
(6) that the parties should obtain legal
assistance for drafting any agreement or for reviewing any agreement drafted by
the other party.
(b) When mediating a custody dispute, the mediator shall ensure that the parties consider fully the best interests of the child or children.
(c) With the consent of the parties, the mediator may meet with the parties' children or invite other persons to participate in the mediation.
(d) The role of the mediator is to assist the parties in identifying the issues, reducing misunderstandings, clarifying priorities, exploring areas of compromise, and finding points of agreement.
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