The First Meeting

First Meeting

The first meeting is a free “get acquainted” conference attended by husband, wife and mediator.

The meeting lasts about an hour.

The agenda includes the following:

  1. The mediator briefly shares his background.
  2. The spouses answer a few general questions from the mediator.
  3. The mediator explains the divorce mediation process.
  4. Temporary family living arrangements are discussed.
  5. Temporary family bill paying arrangements are discussed.
  6. Fees are discussed, and the parties and mediator decide if the chemistry is right.
  7. The Agreement for Services form is signed by all the parties.
  8. The fee is paid by cash, check, credit card or a payment plan is agreed to.
  9. The client receives the 14 page data-questionnaire and alternatives for its return are explored.
  10. A convenient date is agreed to for the first mediation conference.