ARBITRATION
- Arbitration requires a minimum of 1 hour for the hearing and 1 hour for review of the file. It must be booked at least ten (10) days from the date you are creating the appointment.
- At least five (5) days prior to the appointment you MUST fax or email a list of all documents you may wish to present and the name and purpose of any witness you intend to call. I make every attempt to accommodate your witnesses and I must be sure I do not have any conflicts that can inconvenience them or prevent you from being able to properly and fully present your case.
- You must state whether the arbitration is to be binding or non-binding prior to the hearing. Non-binding: If you choose non-binding, under rare circumstances, and upon full disclosure and consent of all parties and their attorneys, if present, the hearing can be converted to a mediation at the initial hearing only.
Binding: Binding arbitration may not be converted or modified once the hearing begins. - Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to arbitration to receive a refund due to logistical requirements
- A/V equipment, recordings and transcription services must be arranged in advance
Closing arguments can be made at the hearing or submitted in writing but you must make the choice prior to the hearing so that sufficient time can be scheduled to fully accommodate your request. Please provide a fax and email address and state which you prefer to receive the decision.
MEDIATION:
- There is a two (2) hour minimum for the initial appointment. Thereafter, it can be scheduled in 1 hour increments based upon your best estimate.
- You can also schedule half day and full day. Please schedule according to your best estimate of the time you believe you need. After the initial 2 hour minimum, the time will be billed in thirty minute increments and there is no requirement that you use the entire time. However, if you schedule a full day, and do not use more than four hours, you will be billed for a four hour minimum.
- After hours, extended session, and weekend sessions are available. See our times and rates pages to find a schedule that suits your needs.
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the mediation to receive a refund. Weekend cancellations must be made by Thursday at noon.
PARENTING COORDINATION
- The initial intake is two (2) hours and this must be scheduled for the first meeting. After that, each session will be one (1) hour or one and one half (1 1/2) hours depending upon your individual needs and how quickly we can resolve the issues.
- Payment is due before the session begins and is non-refundable. The amount you owe is determined by the court order and you will be expected to comply with that order.
- It is the parent's responsibility to attend each session and any modifications or adjustments must be agreed upon by both parents.
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the session and in writing to the other parent. Consent of the other parent is necessary or the cancelling parent may be required to pay the full session fee depending upon the court's order.
FACILITATION
- Facilitation is done at your site or location except for family facilitation
- Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event for logistical reasons
- Please provide an approximate list of the attendees, and any specific issues you wish to have addressed.
- Please notify us if you will be providing your own writing and note taking materials for participants, or if it will be necessary for us to provide these materials
- A/V and recording equipment will be provided by your facility and a person familiar with its use will be available during the facilitation provided by your staff
- You are responsible for all proprietary materials and any confidentiality agreements must be executed by your firm for all participants by you and/or your legal staff.
