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Why Mediation?

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is a way of resolving disputes between two or more parties. A third party neutral, the mediator, assists the parties to understand the problem and generate a range of workable solutions. A mutually satisfying agreement is one of the possible outcomes. Mediation is an informal, voluntary and confidential process. It allows participants to influence the outcome of the conflict.

COMPARISON

MEDIATION

COURT
informal structured, formal
confidential information about court trials is public record
participants can find their own solutions judge makes decision for participants
cares about the relationship of the parties not interested in future of relationship of parties
can be scheduled faster can take months to get a court date
parties talk to each other and can be fully heard lawyers take over and parties don't talk
mediator cost is generally lower than attorneys fees (can even be free through volunteer court mediation programs) attorney fees and court costs can easily mount to thousands of dollars
mediation can solve problem faster than court proceedings court discovery can be lengthy and decisions can be appealed
parties can choose time and location that works for them court decides about time and location
empowers parties takes power away from parties
strives for balance of power party with better attorney or more financial resources may have more power
mutually made agreements are more likely to be followed through court-ordered decisions may leave all parties dissatisfied
parties can learn a new way to communicate through mediation

court not a forum for communication between parties

MEDIATION

COUNSELING/THERAPY
focuses on the conflict at hand explores the relationship
focuses on the future looks at the past for understanding conflict
brings parties together may counsel one party only
focused on the issue/problem, not the parties looks at individual's personality
   

 

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WHAT MEDIATION IS NOT...

  • counseling
  • therapy
  • arbitration
  • court

Case Study: Who gets the oranges?

OrangesThe only fruit market in town has just one box of oranges left. Three customers, Jane, John and Jack all want the whole box of beautiful oranges. The store clerk suggests they divide the box evenly but all the parties claim they need the entire box. Overwhelmed by the demanding customers the clerk calls his mediator friend to step in. Read more