California Mediation Statutes and Legal Authorities

Mediation is expressly sanctioned as an alternative dispute resolution method in the State of California. Mediation guarantees parties privacy. Here are statutes that you may wish to consider in making your decision whether mediation might work for you in resolving your divorce, partnership dissolution, custody plan or other family law matter. They provide the privacy framework for mediators assisting parties in relationship transition.

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Mediation Confidentiality/Rules for Mediation in Southern California

• Evidence Code section 1115 - "What Constitutes Mediation"
• Evidence Code section 1118 - "Oral Agreements Achieved in Mediation"
• Evidence Code section 1119 - "No Evidence of What Happens is Admissable Anywhere"
• Evidence Code section 1121 - "Mediators May Not Submit Reports to the Court"
• Evidence Code section 1122 - "Disclosure is Only by Agreement"
• Evidence Code section 1123 - "Written Settlement Agreements Achieved Through Mediation"
• Evidence Code section 1125 - "When Mediation Ends and What That Means"
• Evidence Code section 1126 - "Effect of End of Mediation"
• Evidence Code section 1128 - "Irregularity in Mediation Proceedings"

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