Are there any exemptions to the requirement to attend a pre-mediation meeting and a mediation session?
Yes. Exemptions to the requirement to attend a pre-mediation meeting and a mediation session are allowed in limited circumstances, such as when all parties have already participated in a mediation session in relation to the same dispute, or if a judge orders that one or more parties is exempt from attending the mediation. Also, the Notice can only be used once in connection with the same family law proceeding, unless the court orders otherwise. What if a party uses the Notice to Mediate to trigger early mediation and more information is required for the mediation to be productive? A party can apply to the court for an order that the mediation be adjourned to a later date. In deciding whether to grant an adjournment the court must take into account whether the mediation will more likely be successful if it is postponed to allow the parties to acquire more information. What happens if a party simply refuses to participate in the mediation? If a party fails to comply with a provision of t
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