Mediation Questionnaire

Use Form 1 to appeal a District Court judgment or order. Use Form 2 to appeal a Tax Court decision. Use Form 3 to ask the Court to review an Agency, Board, Commission, or Officer order (this includes a decision from the Board of Immigration Appeals). Use Form 5 to appeal a Bankruptcy Appellate Panel judgment or order.

The mediation may address legal custody, parenting plans, holiday and vacation schedules, transportation, and other areas that relate to the needs of the children. You and the other parent will consider the options and may resolve all, some, or none of these issues.

Exercise Due Diligence in Selecting the Mediator. Identify and Involve Client Representatives. Determine Whether Information Exchanges Are Necessary. Prepare Arguments Supporting Legal Positions and Settlement Positions. Prepare a Confidential Written Statement to the Mediator in Advance of the Mediation Session.

Avoid saying alienating things, and say difficult things in the least alienating way possible. Set ground rules to avoid attacking openings. Remember that avoiding saying unwelcome things, by having the mediator say them, merely transfers the other party's resentment from counsel to the mediator.

Do I feel comfortable with this mediator? Do I feel like this mediator has integrity? Do I feel like this mediator will be fair and balanced and maintain integrity in the process?

Do I feel comfortable with this mediator? Do I feel like this mediator has integrity? Do I feel like this mediator will be fair and balanced and maintain integrity in the process?

How long does it take from the time of the notice of appeal until oral argument? For a civil appeal, approximately 12-20 months from the notice of appeal date. If briefing isn't delayed, approximately 9-12 months from completion of briefing. For a criminal appeal, approximately 4-5 months after briefing is complete.