Are there any limits to the extent of mediation?

Yes, there are limits to the extent of mediation in the District of Columbia. Since mediation is a voluntary process, people can choose not to participate or can withdraw at any time. Also, mediation is not appropriate for disputes that involve possible criminal activity or require resolution of financial issues, such as those related to divorce. Furthermore, certain types of disputes are not suitable for mediation because they involve certain rights that cannot be waived through mediation. For example, the District of Columbia law requires parties to a Special Education Mediation to have legal representation, a requirement that is not required in other types of mediated disputes. Generally, the District of Columbia courts only allow mediation when both parties agree to it and when the dispute falls into an area of law in which the courts allow mediation. Therefore, the scope of mediation can be limited by the law and the parties’ specific agreement in the dispute.

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