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The document outlines the Local Rules for the Mediation of Custody and Visitation Disputes in North Carolina's Twenty-First Judicial District. It establishes a mediation program aimed at reducing stress for children during custody disputes by facilitating communication between parties. The document details the purpose, goals, procedures for referral to mediation, and the mediation process itself, including orientation sessions, private mediation meetings, confidentiality, and outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of reaching agreements that prioritize the child's best interests while providing guidelines for waiving mediation under certain circumstances.

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What is the golden rule of mediation?

The Golden Rule of Mediation is to treat others as you would like to be treated during the negotiation process. It embodies the principles of fairness, respect, and collaboration, guiding parties to engage in negotiations in good faith and with a focus on achieving a mutually beneficial resolution.

What do you say at the beginning of a mediation?

Im (Mediators Name) and this is (Mediators Name). We will be serving as your Mediators. You may call us by our first names; how would you like us to address you? The purpose of our meeting is to help you work out an understanding acceptable to both of you to resolve the situation that has been developing for you.

What words do you use in mediation?

We then asked the mediators what words do you use to prime parties for the mediation process? The responses included efficient, fair, listen, partner, together, trust, appreciate, willingness, result, path, future and please.

What to say and what not to say in mediation?

Contents hide 2.1. Avoid Being Disrespectful. 2.2. Dont Lie. 2.3. Dont Make Threats or Ultimatums. 2.4. Dont Refuse to Participate. 2.5. Dont Use Always or Never Statements. 2.6. Dont Introduce New Evidence or Information. 2.7. Dont Ask for More Money. 2.8. Dont Discuss Irrelevant Issues.

Who is allowed in custody mediation?

During mediation, the childs parents and whatever party is interested in gaining custody and has a legal leg to stand on comes together with the mediator. These other parties could include grandparents, step-parents, aunts, uncles, etc.

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How to win in mediation?

There are a few things that you, the client, can do to increase your chances of a successful outcome to a mediation. Attitude adjustment. Prepare, prepare, prepare. State your case clearly and keep the emotion out. Be flexible. Be patient.

What if I dont want to do mediation?

You can file a motion with the Court and request not to be required to mediate. You can cite the costs and the futility of it. If the other side agrees send an agreed order to the Court with both sides signatures. But if you are court ordered to mediate and you dont go, you can be held in contempt of court and fined.

Is mediation mandatory in NC?

Is everyone required to go to mediation? Yes, in general. The parents and anyone else making a legal claim for custody of the children are required to attend unless a judge waives mediation, meaning that the parties are legally excused from attending.

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