Generally speaking, a mediated agreement that results in a signed written document is legally binding as any written contract.

As result, it is important for each party in the dispute to fully participate in the mediation, and to bring all issues in dispute to the table.  Nor should anyone agree to anything without full consideration.

It is not uncommon for disputes of all kinds – business, divorce, custody, workplace issue, etc. – that have lingered for months, or even years, to be resolved a matter of hours with mediation.  At times this expediency can surprise or overwhelm a participant not properly prepared for the mediation session.

Since the agreements made in mediation are binding, it is important that parties in dispute come to the mediation prepared and expect to reach agreement.

Mediated agreements are considered binding as any legal contract. Mediation results in a signed written agreement between two or more parties empowered to make the decisions.

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