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It is critical that both parties are honest and forthcoming about their finances; nothing will damage the mediation process more than the <span class="noglossary">discovery</span> that someone is hiding information or acting in bad faith. | It is critical that both parties are honest and forthcoming about their finances; nothing will damage the mediation process more than the <span class="noglossary">discovery</span> that someone is hiding information or acting in bad faith. | ||
These documents will then be exchanged between the parties in preparation for the first mediation session. Based on the documents disclosed and the issues on the table, additional documentation may be required to be produced and exchanged. A party who is self-employed may have to produce corporate financial statements and corporate tax returns in addition the usual materials. The extent of any additional materials will depend entirely on the circumstances of each couple and their children. | These documents will then be exchanged between the parties in preparation for the first mediation session. Based on the documents disclosed and the issues on the table, additional documentation may be required to be produced and exchanged. A party who is self-employed may have to produce corporate financial statements and corporate tax returns in addition to the usual materials. The extent of any additional materials will depend entirely on the circumstances of each couple and their children. | ||
As well, the parties may need further additional input and information from people such as child psychologists, accountants, and the like. If these people are needed to help settle matters, there may be an additional waiting period while these experts conduct their investigations and prepare their reports. | As well, the parties may need further additional input and information from people such as child psychologists, accountants, and the like. If these people are needed to help settle matters, there may be an additional waiting period while these experts conduct their investigations and prepare their reports. | ||