What Are My Rights?

Be treated with courtesy and respect at all times
Have a sensitive and empathic mediator or conflict coach who is skilled and impartial
Have opportunities to contact or bring along an adviser or support person
Be assured that your safety has a high priority
Be protected from verbal abuse
Feel that your mediator/consultant treats all parties impartially
Expect your mediator/consultant to strive to achieve a resolution you and the other party can live with
With parenting issues, know that your mediator/consultant will be child focused at all times
In parenting disputes, receive a s60I Certificate from your Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (RFDRP) if no resolution is reached
Know the mediation or other process can be terminated at the request of either party
Require your mediator/consultant to maintain absolute confidentiality to the extent allowed by law
Expect your mediator/consultant to require both parties to maintain confidentiality as to the content of discussions during mediation/other consultations
Have your lawyer attend with you should you wish
Mediate from separate rooms if necessary

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