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Do parties in mediation also need to hire attorneys?

April 26, 2017attorneys hire mediation Parties

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Do parties in mediation also need to hire attorneys?

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The family-law attorney mediator, acting as a neutral facilitator, can provide both parties with legal information. However, the mediator cannot provide either party with legal advice. For that reason, mediators often recommend that parties retain independent consulting attorneys to assist them in the mediation process. (See “What is a consulting attorney?” below .

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The family-law attorney mediator, acting as a neutral facilitator, can provide both parties with legal information. However, the mediator cannot provide either party with legal advice. For that reason, mediators often recommend that parties retain independent consulting attorneys to assist them in the mediation process.