Why Mediation?
Increased Privacy– your mediation is confidential; statements
made during mediation are protected from public disclosure
Self-determination -
you make the decisions rather
than have an opinion imposed upon you by the courts
Cost-effective - prolonged legal maneuvering
costs you time and money; retainers to lawyers, costs of expert
witnesses and time result in high costs; parties in mediation
can avoid long legal maneuvering
Efficient - litigated disputes can take months...and
sometimes
years. Mediated sessions can be
scheduled at the convenience of the parties, not
dependent on finding available
time on a crowded
court calendar.
Promotes Mutual Respect & Dignity- mediation sessions
are conducted with the intent to encourage and foster respect
& dignity of all participants. Focus is on positive aspects of
relationships to achieve a fair, practical, and reasonable
agreement.
