| Mediation is a form of alternative dispute | | | | Property division, custody arrangements, |
| resolution. Mediation is a process of | | | | alimony payments, child support agreements, |
| assisted negotiation that aims to help you to | | | | loans, verbal agreements, etc. |
| reach a mutually agreeable resolution to your | | | | |
| dispute. The mediator remains an impartial | | | | - Landlord/Tenant Disputes |
| party whose role is to facilitate productive | | | | |
| conversation between the disputing parties. | | | | Evictions, property damage, maintenance |
| The mediator does not offer legal advice, | | | | neglect, lease violations and other rental |
| make decisions or determine who is right or | | | | issues |
| wrong. It is solely the responsibility of the | | | | |
| disputing parties to decide on an agreement. | | | | - Neighbor to Neighbor Disputes |
| It is the role of the mediator to help reduce | | | | |
| tension, anger and misunderstandings between | | | | Property line issues, noise and other |
| the disputing parties so effective | | | | disturbances, children, pets, etc. |
| negotiation can occur. | | | | |
| | | | - Personal Injury Disputes |
| Mediation is a voluntary process in which | | | | |
| both parties work collaboratively in an | | | | Car accidents, slip/fall, property damage, |
| effort to settle their dispute in a mutually | | | | vandalism, etc. |
| satisfying agreement. It is a safe, | | | | |
| impartial, non-threatening and controlled | | | | - Business (Creditor)/Customer Disputes |
| environment where each party can have an | | | | |
| opportunity to have their voice heard both | | | | Refunds, warranties, contract violations, |
| confidently and confidentially. Mediation is | | | | customer service policy, credit collections, |
| an alternative to filing a court claim. | | | | childcare/babysitter issues, negligence, etc. |
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| Mediation is best for civil cases that are | | | | - Employer/Employee Disputes |
| not associated with criminal activities. The | | | | |
| following are examples of the types of cases | | | | Benefits compensation, employment contract |
| that can be resolved through mediation. This | | | | breach, harassment, workmen's compensation, |
| list is not meant to be all inclusive. Most | | | | slow pay, etc. |
| types of civil disputes can benefit from the | | | | |
| mediation process. | | | | - Intellectual Property Disputes |
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| - Divorce & Other Family Disputes | | | | Copyright violations, plagiarism, contract |
| | | | breach, royalties, etc. |