California · Family Code
FAM §3182: (a) The mediator has authority to exclude counsel from participation in the mediation proceedings pursuant to this chapter if, in the mediator’s discretion, exclusion of counsel is appropriate or nece
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A mediator may exclude lawyers from mediation proceedings if the mediator determines exclusion is appropriate or necessary.
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(a) The mediator has authority to exclude counsel from participation in the mediation proceedings pursuant to this chapter if, in the mediator’s discretion, exclusion of counsel is appropriate or necessary. (b) The mediator has authority to exclude a domestic violence support person from a mediation proceeding as provided in Section 6303.
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