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dlynch32

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What is the name of your state? New York

I have been separated from my husband for over a year and would like to make it legal. We have decided to go to a mediator who also has a lawyer in the group to do all the court work. My question is this: my husband works mostly off the books. Can I tell the mediator this without getting him into trouble? Is everything we tell the mediator confidential?

Thank you for your help.
 


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CandiceH

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When I asked this question about mediators in regards to custody I was told that yes, everything in mediation was confidential. I was also told this when we sat down at the "round table". I am also in NY.
P.S. I WISH it wasnt confidential because the things that came out of the ex's mouth in that room Whoooaaa! Couldnt use it and still cant use it.
 
Ohiogal

Ohiogal

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CandiceH said:
When I asked this question about mediators in regards to custody I was told that yes, everything in mediation was confidential. I was also told this when we sat down at the "round table". I am also in NY.
P.S. I WISH it wasnt confidential because the things that came out of the ex's mouth in that room Whoooaaa! Couldnt use it and still cant use it.
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If you can confirm the information another way you can use it!
 
Ohiogal

Ohiogal

Queen Bee
dlynch32 said:
What is the name of your state? New York

I have been separated from my husband for over a year and would like to make it legal. We have decided to go to a mediator who also has a lawyer in the group to do all the court work. My question is this: my husband works mostly off the books. Can I tell the mediator this without getting him into trouble? Is everything we tell the mediator confidential?

Thank you for your help.
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99% of things are confidential. I state that because the mediator has an obligation to report any and all threats from one party to the other -- as in If you don't agree with me I will kill you. If one party threatens physical and bodily harm, that is NOT confidential. Everything else is.
 
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