What Has Happened to Value Processes? When Is It Time to End a Mediation?

September 24, 2025

Terminating a mediation when it no longer serves the interests of the participants does not equal failure. In whose best interest is it to NOT terminate a mediation when the values of the process are no longer adhered to? How often do you ask yourself, “Should I end this Mediation?” When do you know it’s…

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Louise Zito

Louise Zito has mediated family and related matters for over 20 years and draws heavily on her Mediation experience in her Collaborative work. She is Of-Counsel to Dolan Family Law, in Connecticut, giving consultations on collaboration, family matters and impasse, as well as giving second opinions. She is partners with… MORE