                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

STANDARDS AND DUTIES OF MEDIATORS; CONFIDENTIALITY; LIABILITY (§ 8.01-581.24)

A mediator selected to conduct a mediation under this chapter may encourage and
assist the parties in reaching a resolution of their dispute, but may not compel
or coerce the parties into entering into a settlement agreement. A mediator has
an obligation to remain impartial and free from conflicts of interest in each
case, and to decline to participate further in a case should such partiality or
conflict arise. Unless expressly authorized by the disclosing party, the
mediator may not disclose to either party information relating to the subject
matter of the mediation provided to him in confidence by the other. A mediator
shall not disclose information exchanged or observations regarding the conduct
and demeanor of the parties and their counsel during the mediation, unless the
parties otherwise agree.
		However, where the dispute involves the support of minor children of the
parties, the parties shall disclose to each other and to the mediator the
information to be used in completing the child support guidelines worksheet
required by § 20-108.2. The guidelines computations and any reasons for
deviation shall be incorporated in any written agreement by the parties.

HISTORY: 2002, c. 718.