What disclosures by mediators are required by state law?
To protect the validity of the mediation, the mediator is required at the start of the mediation to advise each party of the following: The mediator does not represent either party. State law requires that you be informed in writing that (a) the mediator does not provide legal advice; (b) any mediated agreement will affect the legal rights of the parties; (c) each party to the mediation has the opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel at any time and is encouraged to do so, and (d) each party to the mediation should have any draft agreement reviewed by independent counsel prior to signing the agreement or should waive his or her opportunity to do so.
