How is the mediation process started?
- Firstly, both parties in dispute agree to try mediation.
- One of the parties telephones or Emails us to choose a date, time and office location that best works for both parties.
- Next, each party describes his/her issues(s) to the mediator, prior to the mediation date, either by telephone or Email.
- The mediator forwards an Agreement to Mediate form to each party to sign and return in advance of the mediation date.
- The fee is paid prior to the mediation.
- The mediation takes place. It is normally one day in length, with the number of hours varying. If necessary, the mediation may reconvene for a second day, if agreed upon by both parties.
And remember, in mediation YOU control the outcome –not a judge or an arbitrator.
How can a mutually agreed upon resolution, that you have helped come up with, not be better than litigation bills and an outsider dictating an outcome you may not agree to, but must abide by?
It makes sense to at least try mediation first to resolve disputes, with a great probability of achieving a successful resolution, and therefore avoiding litigation.
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