There is a time and place for everything. But today, just about everything is being taken to courts for a judge to decide the outcome. The problem with this is that a judge does not have the time to meticulously address all cases. Some get thrown out, while others are placed on the court calendar and wait weeks; often times months before they get heard. In many cases the decision is not favored by both parties. Mediation is the alternative. What is mediation? Mediation is a means of resolving a dispute by the parties involved in the dispute. The disputing parties decide for themselves with assistance from a neutral moderator or referee. Mediation enables the members involved to decide the terms of the solution on their own. This results in greater satisfaction of the outcome. In the event that mediation turns out to be unsuccessful in coming to a solution, both parties still have the right to take court action. However, the mediation process is to remain confidential. It can not be used against either party. Mediators are often trained in their respective fields. Each mediator brings their individual skills to the process. Mediation can be used to address basic family disputes, negotiate divorce terms, assist in business negotiations, contract negotiations, resolve business disputes, commercial disputes, and much more. Members of most communities are not fully aware of the fact that mediation is a useful tool available and often free of charge. I created this blog to help bring about greater awareness on mediation as an alternative in negotiations and disputes.
Mediation is a viable form of dealing with conflicts, disputes, and legal matters before they go to the court system. It's a great intervention tool that can save money that would traditionally go towards paying attorneys. It also significantly cuts down on the wait time for decisions.
Try it. We can begin to take the responsibility of solving our problems.
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