Generally, it is better if neither attorney is present so that the parties can begin the process of relating and problem solving under the new conditions of separation. The attorneys will only complicate that process. The attorneys may be consulted by each party before making final decisions but should preferably not participate in the discussions […]
Generally, it is better if neither attorney is present so that the parties can begin the process of relating and problem solving under the new conditions of separation. The attorneys will only complicate that process. The attorneys may be consulted by each party before making final decisions but should preferably not participate in the discussions between the parties during the mediation sessions. If one side, however, feels insecure without his/her attorney present and insists on having the attorney there, the other side should also be represented by separate counsel to balance the discussions.
Leonard M. Weiner, Esq./Divorce Solutions