If one of the parties is not a resident of the county in which mediation is scheduled, that party may request that mediation occur by telephone. If the needs of both parties would be better served by telephonic mediation, they may agree to such mediation. If telephonic mediation occurs, both parties will appear by telephone and will arrange to be available in a quiet place, not in the presence of the parties' children. All others present at the time of telephone mediation must be identified. Costs of telephonic mediation will be paid proportionately by the parties appearing by telephone.
Wallowa Supp. L. R. 12.017