| What is mediation? Mediation is often thought of as a | | | | finalized mediation agreement can confidentiality |
| negotiation between two parties, with a third party | | | | statutes be laid out and enforced to potential courts. |
| involved in guiding the process. In turn, this could be | | | | • Informed negotiation takes place in |
| viewed as an "assisted negotiation". The ultimate | | | | mediation, meaning you are able to obtain and |
| purpose of mediation is to come to an agreement on | | | | incorporate legal and expert advice. |
| an issue which makes mediation a process of | | | | • Mediators remain neutral, partial and |
| "assisted communication for agreement." | | | | balanced to avoid any coercion or intimidation. |
| There are many benefits to mediation and qualities | | | | • Mediation can be a very self responsible |
| that make the process work, these are a few of the | | | | and satisfying, knowing that agreements can be made |
| key ideas that allow for successful mediation. | | | | through this process. |
| • It is voluntary, meaning that at any time you | | | | Parties with a legal dispute need to locate a qualified |
| can leave the process with or without a reason. | | | | professional to assist them in negotiating a fair |
| • It is a collaborative process, it encourages | | | | resolution to their case, mediation for your legal dispute |
| two parties to work together to come to the best | | | | with a company such as the National Arbitration Forum |
| agreement that will satisfy both sides. | | | | is an option to help resolve existing and potential |
| • You have the control to approve or | | | | lawsuits. |
| disapprove decisions that are being made, there is a | | | | Most importantly, using mediation saves money. |
| veto party that each party has to ensure each | | | | Mediation can help people save a lot of money |
| provision is acceptable. | | | | compared to the bills that they might rack up through |
| • Mediation is confidential to the extent that | | | | litigation cases, on average mediation can allow for a |
| the two parties agree upon. Only with a signed and | | | | cost-savings of up to 85%. |