How is a Mediator or Neutral Evaluator Selected?
The selection of the Mediator, a Rule 114 Neutral, or Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE), and choosing the appropriate evaluator, is very important to the likelihood of success in making progress in this process. The mediation training required to be a Rule 114 Neutral or Mediator is not extensive and does not require extensive knowledge of present Minnesota law or Minnesota Family Law or require extensive experience. It is therefore, crucial to have the assistance of an experienced family law attorney to be involved in the selection process when deciding on the Alternative Dispute Resolution process and in selecting a Rule 114 Neutral or Mediator or Early Neutral Evaluator. In many cases there is also a wide range of costs and fees that are charged, which should be considered only as part of the process in selecting a Mediator, or Rule 114 Neutral, as the experience, knowledge and abilities of the Mediator or the Rule 114 Neutral is critical to the prospects to making successful progress
