Don’t I need a list of assets and liabilities and a budget?
Yes, but not necessarily at the first session. We’ll start by discussing what brings each of you to mediation and what you each see as the facts the mediator needs to know. Next we’ll agree to the issues that need to be resolved. Then by creating a list of assets and liabilities together at the first session, we begin a comfortable, working relationship that can carry through to a successful resolution to all the issues. Then the budget can be homework for the next session.
