The Mediation Process
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, called a mediator, assists disputants in reaching an agreement in a confidential, collaborative, consensual, and informed manner. The process is non-binding unless an agreement is reached, and the mediator has no authority to decide the issues or force a settlement. The mediator’s purpose is to facilitate the participants in reaching the most constructive and fair agreement that resolves part or all of their differences. The actual conduct of the mediation may vary depending upon the nature of the issues in your case.