MEDIATION
1. What is Mediation?
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process where a trained professional helps you and the other party to settle a variety of issues.
It is usually a voluntary, problem-solving process assisted by a neutral third party. In certain circumstances you may be required to participate in mediation before the judge is willing to allow you to attend an evidentiary hearing (trial) for the issues. It is a good alternative to going to court and often gives the parties opportunities to explore less traditional options for resolution.
2. Is Mediation Right for You?
Mediation is right for you if you and the other party are both ready to cooperate.
Mediation is right for you if you and the other party are both ready to put differences aside.
Mediation is right for you if you and the other party are both willing to compromise.
3. What is the Process?
The mediator sets ground rules to ensure that the process will be confidential, promotes dialogue, allows all parties to be heard, and directs a solution-focused conversation.
The mediator recaps all of the issues to ensure that they will all be addressed.
The mediator will work with the parties to define the issues to determine why each issue is causing conflict.
The mediator will work with the parties to develop alternatives that are realistic, attainable and agreeable.
The mediator will help the parties reach conclusions, compromise and agreements.
The mediator will formalize the parties' agreement in a written document that can be filed with and adopted by the Court.
4. Resolution
Parties may experience complete or partial resolution. It is unlikely that mediation results in no resolution of any issue. Even partial resolution can be considered success because the parties involved in a dispute are best able to resolve the dispute to meet their needs.
Mediation services cannot be booked directly through the site like other services.
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