What Is Mediation?
Mediation is negotiation carried out with the help of a trained facilitator. Two or more parties meet with a neutral third party, who guides the negotiation process by advising and listending to …
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How Do We Get To Mediation?
The mediation process is usually voluntary the parties in a dispute come to an independent agreement to try to work things out with the help of a mediator. However, it is increasingly common …
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How Much Time Is Required To Schedule A Mediation?
Generally speaking, the parties themselves determine the scheduling of mediation, unlike in the court system where the "court docket" and relevant court rules define the time parameters for each …
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The Pros and Cons of Mediation
Mediation is a popular form of alternative dispute resolution. In many situations it provides parties with a good opportunity to resolve their differences without going to court. However, there are drawbacks to the mediation process. Therefore, before you agree to engage in mediation it is important to think about whether it is the best way for you to decide your current …
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How Mediation Works
You may be intrigued by the idea of mediating, instead of litigating, your next dispute. Often, mediations are less expensive and less time consuming than litigations. They also allow you to stay in control of the situation since no resolution is reached unless you agree to it. That said, it is important to understand exactly what happens at mediation before you agree to …
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