Mediation
About Mediation
Mediation is a process in which a neutral third person, called a mediator, works with people to encourage effective communication and to help them reach a better understanding of their dispute and a possible resolution.
Mediation is informal and non-adversarial. The objective of the process is to help people in a dispute reach a better understanding of one another and a mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement.
In mediation, decision-making is entirely in the hands of the people in the dispute. The mediator acts as a facilitator, guiding the parties in identifying issues and interests, engaging in joint problem-solving, and exploring creative settlement alternatives.
Why
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Mediation?
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The focus is on the persons involved in the dispute
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Decision-making is in the hands of the people in the dispute
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Persons in the dispute control the outcome
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Mediation saves time and money spent going to court
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Mediation helps preserve relationships
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Mediation is private and confidential (with some limited exceptions)
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Control of outcome generates satisfaction and compliance with the mediated agreement
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Mediation can be done online (see below)
