23-3504. Termination of mediation. (a) At any time after the second mediation session, either party may terminate mediation ordered under K.S.A. 23-3502*.

(b) The mediator shall terminate mediation whenever the mediator believes that: (1) Continuation of the process would harm or prejudice one or more of the parties or the children; or (2) the ability or willingness of any party to participate meaningfully in mediation is so lacking that a reasonable agreement is unlikely.

(c) The mediator shall report the termination of mediation to the court. The mediator shall not state the reason for termination except when the termination is due to a conflict of interest or bias on the part of the mediator.

History: L. 1985, ch. 147, § 4; July 1.