COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

DIVISION OF DOMESTIC RELATIONS

HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO

Neutral Evaluation Participation Survey for Attorneys

To monitor and improve the quality of the NE program, the Court would appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete this questionnaire regarding your experience. All information will remain strictly confidential.

NE was requested by:	my client	the other party both parties the Court

This case is:	pre-decree	post-decree

To what extent, if any, did the NE process increase the prospects for settlement? (check only one)

The case settled (or will settle) as a direct consequence of NE.

NE improved the prospects for settlement.

NE had no impact on the prospects for settlement.

NE worsened the prospects for settlement.

This case was never a candidate for settlement.

For each item below, place a checkmark at the point on the scale that best reflects your views about the Evaluators.

a. With respect to helping the parties feel heard, the Evaluators were:

Very Effective	Very Ineffective

5	4	3	2	1

b. With respect to providing appropriate feedback and recommendations, the Evaluators were:

Very Effective	Very Ineffective

5	4	3	2	1

c. With respect to getting the sides to engage in meaningful discussion of the issues, the Evaluators were:

Very Effective	Very Ineffective

5	4	3	2	1

d. Overall, the Evaluators were:

Very Effective	Very Ineffective

5	4	3	2	1

Do you have any concerns about the Evaluators? If yes, please indicate the nature of your concern:

Overall, were you satisfied with the NE session?

Yes No

What could the Court have done to increase the value of NE in this case?

Additional comments: