Mediation Services Disclaimer


The R.E.E.F. LLC provides private mediation services as a neutral third-party facilitator. Mediation is a voluntary process intended to assist parties in discussing concerns, identifying areas of agreement, and working toward mutually acceptable resolutions.

The mediator does not represent either party and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, therapy, counseling, judicial decisions, or professional mental health services.


Parties are encouraged to seek independent legal counsel regarding any agreement reached through mediation.

The mediator’s role is limited to facilitating communication, assisting parties in discussing and exploring possible resolutions, and documenting agreements reached by the parties. Any final agreement remains the sole decision and responsibility of the parties involved.

The mediator may conduct mediation through separate communications with each party (“shuttle mediation”), joint sessions, or a combination of both, at the mediator’s discretion.


For safety, conflict reduction, communication concerns, or other appropriate reasons, parties may be kept separate during all or part of the mediation process, including separate phone calls, video sessions, waiting areas, or meeting spaces.

The mediator may determine the structure, scheduling, and format of mediation based on the needs of the parties, safety considerations, scheduling availability, and the effectiveness of the mediation process.


Information shared with the mediator may be communicated to the other party unless specifically identified by the sharing party as confidential. The mediator may use discretion in determining whether information may be withheld if doing so would impair neutrality, fairness, safety, or the mediation process.


The mediator may withdraw from mediation at any time if the mediator determines:

The mediator will disclose known conflicts of interest when identified.


Conflict of Interest Notice

To maintain neutrality and avoid conflicts of interest, The R.E.E.F. Mediation cannot provide mediation services in matters where document preparation or individualized parenting plan development services have already been provided to one party.

If The R.E.E.F. Mediation assists a party with:


then The R.E.E.F. Mediation will be unable to later act as the neutral mediator for that same dispute or matter.


This policy is intended to preserve fairness, impartiality, and the integrity of the mediation process for all parties involved. 


Parties seeking mediation after receiving individualized document support may be referred to a different neutral mediation provider.


Participation in mediation does not guarantee resolution, settlement, agreement, or court approval of any agreement reached.


The mediator is not responsible for enforcing agreements, interpreting legal rights, predicting court outcomes, or ensuring that any agreement will be accepted or approved by a court.


Parties understand and acknowledge that mediation discussions are intended to remain confidential except where disclosure is required by law, including but not limited to mandatory reporting obligations, threats of harm, abuse disclosures, or court order.


Fees & Payment

Mediation services through The R.E.E.F. LLC are billed at a rate of $75.00 per party, per hour, with a required two (2) hour minimum session fee.

The minimum mediation fee is therefore:

The required two-hour minimum session fee may include:


Actual live mediation session time may vary depending on the needs, participation, structure, and complexity of the matter.

Payment arrangements may be permitted at the mediator’s discretion; however, all mediation fees must be paid in full by both parties prior to scheduling and confirmation of any mediation session.


Mediation sessions will not be scheduled or confirmed until payment has been received in full from both parties unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the mediator.


Additional mediation time, preparation, document drafting, scheduling coordination, written summaries, communication outside scheduled sessions, or additional mediation-related services may be billed separately when applicable.

Late cancellations, failure to appear, discontinuation of mediation, or refusal to participate after scheduling may result in forfeiture of some or all fees already paid.


Refunds are not guaranteed and may be reduced or denied based on time already allocated to scheduling, preparation, communication, document preparation, or mediation services already rendered.

 

Private Mediation Services Notice

The R.E.E.F. LLC currently provides private mediation services only.

The mediator is not acting as a court-appointed mediator, judicial officer, attorney, or representative of any court, government agency, or Office of Dispute Resolution unless specifically identified otherwise in writing.

Participation in mediation through The R.E.E.F. LLC does not create any affiliation with, endorsement by, or appointment through any court or governmental entity.

Parties remain responsible for independently filing documents with the appropriate court and obtaining legal advice if desired.

 

Mandatory Reporting & Safety Exceptions

While mediation discussions are generally intended to remain confidential, confidentiality does not apply where disclosure is required by law or necessary to address safety concerns.

The mediator may disclose information or contact appropriate authorities if the mediator becomes aware of:


Parties understand that mediation confidentiality may be limited in situations involving safety risks, mandatory reporting obligations, or court order.