During mediation, the parties, and if represented, their attorney(s), work with a mediator to identify problems and consider possible solutions. Nothing discussed at mediation can be revealed to anyone else, not even the judge (with limited legal exceptions). The only report to the Court will be whether or not there was a partial or whole agreement entered into, the mediation was delayed or continued, or if an impasse was reached. Only a written, signed agreement on behalf of the parties will survive the strict confidentiality of this process. The mediator may meet with all the parties and their counsel at once, sometimes with only the attorney(s), and at times, with one side of the dispute and then the other, whatever works best.