Frequently Asked Questions

• 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 … more
• 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 … more
• 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 … more
• Who Starts First In Mediation?
  There is no set format for the actual mediation process. However, as a general rule, all mediations involve a series of joint and separate meetings. The first step is a joint meeting in which all … more
• Who Keeps Things Under Control?
  After the initial airing of rules and views, the mediation enters a problem­solving phase. During this phase, often called the "Caucus Phase," the mediator holds one or a series of … more