WHAT TO BRING TO MEDIATION

Mediation is more than a conversation.  The overall process provides the parties an opportunity to reach a settlement while discussing available facts, evidence, and allegations presented at mediation.  Although less formal than trial, it is extremely helpful that you are well prepared at mediation and provide necessary evidence and documents to assist in settling your case.  If you are represented by an attorney, your counsel will communicate with me to provide me with evidence, facts, demographic information, financial documents, a position statement, and more.  Below is a comprehensive list of items that are helpful in mediation and that will assist me with being fully prepared prior to mediation. 

• Demographic information of the parties including:
• Full names, aliases, and maiden names
• Ages and dates of birth
• Employment status and educational background
• Income
• Date of marriage and date of separation
• Prior marital history
• Military involvement
• Names and dates of birth of minor children
• Any special needs related to minor children
• Description of visitation and custody arrangement
• Information concerning ownership of real property
• Information concerning ownership of personal property
• Information concerning automobiles, boats, motorcycles, RVs, and other recreational vehicles
• Proof of investments and retirement accounts
• Business valuations
• Tax documents
• Financial worksheets and/or financial affidavits
• Allegations of fault
• History of domestic violence
• Allegations of alcoholism and substance abuse
• Relevant pleadings including discovery and motions
• A statement of the case and the position of each party
• A statement of the issues in dispute

By providing the following items prior to mediation, you will likely save time and reduce the overall cost of mediation.  Of course, if you have any questions, call Craig Holloway Attorney at Law, LLC to discuss the details of your case and to schedule mediation today.