This presentation covers the typical forms required while assisting pro se family clients during the mediation process. The presentation also covers permissible actions for court-appointed mediators and matters related to the Unlicensed Practice of Law.

Topics discussed:

• Purpose of mediation and self-help forms
• Ethical discussion – can a mediator assist with form preparation?
• Who regulates the conduct of non-lawyers when they are acting as lawyers?
• Forms
• Notarization issue
• General pro se parties’ questions