To Caucus or Not to Caucus in Divorce and Custody Mediation
Caucusing, where a mediator meets with each party to the mediation separately, can be useful in many mediation contexts; however, it also poses a risk to the parties perception of the mediators neutrality. In addition, caucusing can detract from the transformative process mediation typically seeks to produce in the relationship between the parties.
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