ADR MEDIATION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 Q:    What is mediation?

 A:    Mediation is a process for resolving disputes that serves as an alternative to going to court on a particular issue.

 Q:      Who conducts the process of mediation?

 A:     A trained, neutral third person, known as a mediator conducts discussions during the mediation process.

 Q:     Will the mediator represent me and make a decision about the dispute?

 A:     No. A mediator’s role is not that of an attorney or judge.  A mediator is an impartial, unbiased third person enabling the          disputing parties to make their own mutually acceptable decisions.

 Q:     What types of issues can be resolved by mediation?

 A:      Since the 1980’s mediation has grown in popularity as a form of dispute resolution. Below are examples of some issues, which can be resolved through mediation:

•     *Divorce
•     *Custody and Visitation
•     *Consumer disputes
•     *Real Estate and Construction disputes
•     *Insurance disputes
•     *Small claims
•     *Landlord and Tenant
•     *Neighbor to Neighbor
•     *Homeowners Association disputes
•     *Workplace disputes
•     *And many other issues

 Q:     What are the benefits of mediation?

 A:     When compared to expensive, lengthy, and public nature of court proceedings, mediation is an alternative with a number of           benefits:

•     *Voluntary process: either party may terminate mediation at any time
•     *Voluntary decision-making: the parties themselves decide whether to agree or not.
•     *Confidential:  Personal issues are discussed in private avoiding public disclosure in court.
•     *Improves communication between the parties
•     *Preserves important relationships    
•     *Less expensive than court costs, attorney’s fees, and court imposed fines or judgments
•     *Less time-consuming than going to court

 

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