What
is Mediation?
In
a nutshell, mediation is
a rational, impartial, non-adversarial
process that provides two parties the opportunity to reach an agreement
that meets their unique needs.
What
is this process like?
- Voluntary - no
one is forced to participate in
mediation. The process continues only as long as it meets the
needs of those involved;
- Confidential -
the discussions and terms of your
agreement are kept private.
- Self-determined
- the parties, not a judge or some other third party,
determines the terms of your settlement.
- Informed
consent - Both
parties understand
the nature of the process and the implications of their decisions.
- Impartial - the
mediator works for both
of you to
facilitate a conversation leading to the resolution of your
differences. The mediator is only the scribe; the parties are
the
authors of any agreement.
What
kinds of disputes can be mediated?
Almost
any kind of dispute can be mediated. All it takes is willing
parties who are motivated toward resolving their differences.
Mediation is beneficial in the following areas, whether
there is a lawsuit pending or not:
- Separation and Divorce
- Parenting Coordination
- Custody and Visitation Disputes
- Child Support and Alimony Issues
- Post-Divorce Family disputes (Contempt and
Modification actions)
- Elder disputes
- Landlord-Tenant / Eviction disputes
- Civil Lawsuits - accident and injury claims
- Small Claims matters
- Business disputes
- Employment disputes
- Neighborhood disputes.
If
you think your dispute can be successfully mediated, call and schedule
a free half hour consultation, even if you are unsure whether the other
party will agree. We will help bring the other party to the table
with an invitation and explanation of the benefits of mediation.
Call now
or click
here to
schedule your free half-hour consultation.
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