What is the role of attorneys in mediation or evaluative services (Same Day Resolution, Family Assessment or Expedited Services)?

Attorneys do not participate in most Conciliation Court services, including Mediation, Family or Accelerated assessment, Same Day Resolution or Expedited Services. Attorneys may opt to participate in Early Resolution Conferences. The mediator or evaluator will not provide legal advice and does not advocate for either person. Even in evaluative services, Conciliation Court evaluators strive to be impartial and neutral. We respect the role of attorneys; parties may consult with their attorney at any time during a session. Parties are advised to consult with an attorney for personal advice, a strategy to handle the case, to have a confidential discussion about the situation and to review agreements before signing.. See Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, Rule 68.

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1. What is Conciliation Court?
2. On the Court Petition/Response, it says “We have tried to resolve our problems through Conciliation Services or going to Conciliation Services would not work.” What does that mean?
3. I’ve been a parent for many years. Why do I have to take a Parent Education class?
4. Why do we have to go to mediation? What is mediation?
5. What is confidentiality and what Conciliation Court services are not confidential?
6. What is informed consent?
7. What does the court, the Judge or Conciliation Court mean by “the best interest of the child”?
8. What is the role of attorneys in mediation or evaluative services (Same Day Resolution, Family Assessment or Expedited Services)?
9. Am I eligible for the Decree Assistance Project?