ADR glossary
Intake form
The structured questionnaire parties complete before mediation, capturing identity, dispute context, advisors, and practice-specific declarations.
General information only, not legal advice, mediation advice, or a substitute for professional judgment. Neutly is administrative software for mediator practices; it does not host live video or select court neutrals. Mediators and lawyers remain responsible for their work.
Good intake forms balance completeness with completion rates: too long and parties delay; too short and you lack preparation detail. Templates should match family, commercial, or workplace matter types.
Digital intake with validation reduces back-and-forth and feeds billing fields directly. Staff can see partial progress and resend links without rebuilding PDFs.