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Depending on the nature of your discussions, most people participating in Mediation require between two and four sessions. These sessions, which last between one to two hours, can be booked at a time convenient to you, with as much time between them as you see fit.

Modification of Child Custody If only one parent is pushing for a change in custody, the process is more difficult. To begin, they will have to file a request with the court. During this process, the parent proposing a change must: Provide proof that the change would be beneficial for the child.

Mediation: Ten Rules for Success Rule 1: The decision makers must participate. ... Rule 2: The important documents must be physically present. ... Rule 3: Be right, but only to a point. ... Rule 4: Build a deal. ... Rule 5: Treat the other party with respect. ... Rule 6: Be persuasive. ... Rule 7: Focus on interests.

Mediation is an informal and flexible dispute resolution process. The mediator's role is to guide the parties toward their own resolution. Through joint sessions and separate caucuses with parties, the mediator helps both sides define the issues clearly, understand each other's position and move closer to resolution.

It may be easy to establish who is at fault, but you do not want to go into mediation saying things like, ?This is all your fault? or ?If not for you, I wouldn't have been injured.? Placing blame can raise the other party's guard, which could make them less likely to compromise.

To reach us, choose the court or department you wish to contact (if you are unsure of the court division, call the Judiciary's Communications and Community Relations Office at 808-539-4909 or email us at pao@courts.hawaii.gov. Office hours are a.m. to p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding state holidays.