Which tense do I use in mediation?

Which tense do I use in mediation?

What tense do I have to use if a German text is in the past tense and I have to write a mediation in English? Normally you have to write a mediation in the “present tense”.

Is a mediator?

short definition. A mediator is an independent and neutral person with no decision-making authority who guides the parties through the mediation (Section 1 (2) MediationsG). The Mediation Act distinguishes between the (simple) mediator and the certified mediator.

What is mediation?

Mediation is an out-of-court, confidential and structured procedure in which the parties, with the help of one or more mediators, voluntarily and independently strive for an amicable settlement of their conflict (§ 1 Para.

Who can be a mediator?

Certified mediator is a legally protected term. In Germany, anyone can call themselves a mediator. The designation of certified mediator, on the other hand, has been legally protected since 2012 by Section 5 (2) of the Mediation Act.