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The Uniform Mediation Act (UMA) standardizes the mediation process and establishes a privilege of confidentiality for mediators and mediation participants. For further information about the UMA please contact Legislative Counsel Kari Bearman at (312) 450-6617 or kbearman@uniformlaws.org.

BA/BS degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Massachusetts court based mediator in small claims, summary process and civil mediation; Completion of 30 hours basic mediation training in Massachusetts; Completion of specialized housing mediation training in Massachusetts.

Mediation can be helpful in resolving legal disputes. It is not legally binding unless the parties enter a settlement agreement, also sometimes referred to as a mediation agreement. Mediation can also be legally binding if it is court-ordered.

The UMA defines mediation as ?a process in which a mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to assist them in reaching a voluntary agreement regarding their dispute.? The statute covers all mediations, regardless of whether the parties have signed an agreement to mediate or have been referred ...

Massachusetts' Mediation Confidentiality Statute: 233, s. 23C states: All memoranda, and other work product prepared by a mediator and a mediator's case files shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure in any judicial or administrative proceeding involving any of the parties to which such materials apply.

Cost of Divorce Mediation in Massachusetts Household Income $100K-$200K*Household Income $50k-$100K*Couple has house and children under 23$3200$2500Couple has children under 23 but no house$2700$2100Couple has house but no children under 23$2400$1900No house and no children under 23$1900$1500