There are many benefits to mediation and qualities that make the process work, these are a few of the key ideas that allow for successful mediation.
? It is voluntary, meaning that at any time you can leave the process with or without a reason.
? It is a collaborative process, it encourages two parties to work together to come to the best agreement that will satisfy both sides.
? You have the control to approve or disapprove decisions that are being made, there is a veto party that each party has to ensure each provision is acceptable.
? Mediation is confidential to the extent that the two parties agree upon. Only with a signed and finalized mediation agreement can confidentiality statutes be laid out and enforced to potential courts.
? Informed negotiation takes place in mediation, meaning you are able to obtain and incorporate legal and expert advice.
? Mediators remain neutral, partial and balanced to avoid any coercion or intimidation.
? Mediation can be a very self responsible and satisfying, knowing that agreements can be made through this process.
Parties with a legal dispute need to locate a qualified professional to assist them in negotiating a fair resolution to their case, mediation for your legal dispute with a company such as the National Arbitration Forum is an option to help resolve existing and potential lawsuits.
Most importantly, using mediation saves money. Mediation can help people save a lot of money compared to the bills that they might rack up through litigation cases, on average mediation can allow for a cost-savings of up to 85%. (Source: ¡°Using ADR in Supply Chain Disputes¡± (September 2004))
Christina Doucet is part of the National Arbitration Forum, a neutral administrator of arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) worldwide. For more information about mediation solutions visit http://www.mediation-solution.com/mediation-defined.htm.