BENEFITS OF MEDIATION

One of the most positive aspects of mediation is that both parties have chosen to be there. This fact helps ensure a greater rate of resolution than if the parties were forced to go through mediation. Each party has a say in their agreement. The outcome is a win-win resolution as opposed to litigation where there’s a clear winner and loser.

Most mediations begin, and end, within a matter of days. The efficiency of the process saves the parties both time and money. The process is completely confidential, which allows the parties to raise issues that wouldn’t be brought up in court. Confidentiality ensures the opportunity to address every issue.

Key Benefits of Mediation:

• Voluntary process – Both parties have agreed to sit down across from each other in hopes of coming to an agreement.
  
  
• Shorter time period – Issues can be resolved in a matter of days. The end result is a faster resolution to your dispute.
  
  
• Cost efficient – One of the remarkable benefits of mediation is the time it takes to resolve a dispute. In addition, mediator fees are usually split between the parties. These and other benefits translate into a lower overall cost for resolution.
  
  
• Open Communication – You aren’t in court. This gives you the freedom to work through all of the facets in a dispute. Intangible issues such as emotions can be resolved through the mediation process.
  
  
• Empowering the participants – You have complete control of the outcome and are able to create your own solutions to resolve your dispute. In mediation, the parties craft their own agreement to provide options they wouldn’t otherwise have.
  
  
• Confidential – Everything that is said in mediation remains in confidence. This allows both parties to speak freely without concerns.
  
  
• Less hostile outcome – Mediation creates win-win opportunities when the parties agree with the outcome. If the parties are satisfied with the results, then the relationship between the parties has a chance of remaining amicable.