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Mediation preparation checklist
A step-by-step checklist for before, during and after a mediation session.
Rules last checked in 2026. General information only.
A three-part checklist for mediation: what to do before, during and after the session. You can print it.
The mediator is neutral and cannot give you legal advice. A signed mediated settlement agreement can be binding, so talk to a lawyer before the session.
This content is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and rules change and vary by state; your situation needs to be reviewed with your documents.
Before the session
During the session
After the session
Appointments
If you would like the result reviewed against your own documents, you can schedule an appointment.