Arbitration vs. Mediation – Whiich is Best? – Both are alternate conflict resolution (ADR) possibilities where a third party comes to help make a settlement on a difference.
Will our Mediator talk to the Judge or Testify if we go to trial?
No. The mediator’s report to the Court contains only the people in attendance, the result of the mediation (or if an impasse occurred and no agreement was reached) and, perhaps, the cost of the mediation. The mediator will not be…
What is a Mediation exactly?
Mediation is a structured process where a neutral third-party assists the parties involved to achieve a resolution. One of the most important aspects of this process is the level of self-party determination of the solution. In other words, the parties…
Should I/Can I Mediate my Case?
Typically, only civil cases can be mediated. The kinds of civil cases that are mediated include business disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, small claims disputes, divorces, child custody disputes and contract disputes. One of the primary reasons to choose mediation over typical…
Do I Need a Lawyer to Divorce my Spouse or for Mediation?
The Question is this: Do I Need a Lawyer to Divorce my Spouse or for Mediation? Mediation does not require a lawyer; in fact part of the advantage of mediation is a lawyer is not required and the corresponding legal…
How long does a Mediation take?
Statistically, most mediation cases take between 1/2 to two days. This is partly because mediation is less cumbersome than litigation, but also because people typically take smaller disputes to mediation and save really large complex claims for litigation. Larger business…
What are the benefits of Mediation?
There are many benefits of mediating a dispute. The most obvious are confidentiality, saving money and saving time. There are additional benefits as well: Personal Empowerment People who negotiate their own settlements often feel more powerful than those who use…
Is mediation confidential?
Mediation is 100% confidential and one of the most attractive qualities to this process…
What qualities should I look for in a Mediator?
There are several qualities you should look for when determining a Mediator.