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There are a variety of barriers to settlement throughout the mediation process. These include communication barriers, unrealistic expectations, emotional barriers, cultural barriers, intraparty conflict and fear of losing face.

Here are a few: The case is not ready for mediation. The people don't have the information they need to settle. One party is crazy or unrealistic in what they want.

One of the biggest and most common obstacles in mediation is when litigators refuse to budge from their courtroom arguments and conduct themselves as though they are presenting their case to a judge or jury. Mediation and litigation are different, and lawyers' roles in each are too.

The Golden Rule of Mediation is to treat others as you would like to be treated during the negotiation process. It embodies the principles of fairness, respect, and collaboration, guiding parties to engage in negotiations in good faith and with a focus on achieving a mutually beneficial resolution.

Parties not mediating with "good faith" intent to work together to resolve the dispute. Parties not hearing what is said. Parties not willing to separate the person from the problem. Failure to have the right management representative present.

A judge should not act as an arbitrator or mediator or otherwise perform judicial functions apart from the judge's official duties unless expressly authorized by law.

The general rule is that one trial judge may not modify or overrule an order entered by another trial judge on a matter of law. If the order is about a matter of discretion rather than a matter of law, the second judge may modify it, but only if there has been a substantial change in circumstances.

In my experience, the San Diego County Judge's follow the mediator's recommendation 90%+ of the time since the mediator is a licensed clinical social worker who is hired by the Court to meet with parents and try to get the parent's to reach an agreement and, if not, then to make a written recommendation.

It's important to note that this mandatory mediation only applies to cases where a motion related to the children is filed. If a couple is divorcing without any motions regarding children, there is no legal requirement for mediation.