5) Each party makes complete and honest disclosure of all
information that is relevant to any and all issues to be resolved or
discussed. In other words, each party discloses all information he/she
would want to know if the tables were turned.
6) Each party avoids canceling mediation sessions, (especially at
the last minute), is on time for all sessions and completes all tasks
agreed to in the previous session in a timely fashion.
7) Each party has full and complete authority to negotiate and is
either receiving independent legal advice or has voluntarily chosen to
proceed without legal advice.
8) Each party recognizes mediation has a greater chance of success
if the parties avoid engaging in active litigation at the same time.
Litigation can hinder the mediation process. Therefore, each party
avoids filing complaints, motions, or taking other legal action unless
otherwise agreed to in mediation or unless absolutely necessary such
as in the event of violence.
9) Each party is committed to moving forward and getting on with
life. Mediation is future oriented. Each party and the mediator look
to the future and avoid dwelling on the past. Blaming the other party
or finger pointing impedes the process. Both parties endeavor to look
at each parties individual needs and the entire needs of the
community, prospectively.
10) Each party is open to new and creative ways to solve problems
and move into the future and beyond the current disagreement.
