What is Mediation?

Mediation is a form of dispute resolution.   It is a form of negotiated settlement.  A mediator is a neutral third party.  He/she will facilitate a resolution of the issues and attempt to arrive at a settlement that works for both parties.    Lawyers often say that the “best negotiated settlement is when both parties walk away from the table thinking the other person got the better deal”.  If a matter is going to be settled by way of a negotiation, neither party is going to get everything they want.  There has to be some “give and take” if there is going to be a settlement.  It is important for the parties to be on a “level playing field” (i.e. no history of abuse or violence) and able to express their opinions if the mediation is going to be effective.

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