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Mediated resolutions means agreed to solutions to conflicts or disputes. For mediation to be successful, all disputants must voluntarily agree to the terms of the resolution. The mediator, a neutral, assists disputants create a resolution that works for them, without judging or forcing anyone to do or agree with anything.
Even if you cannot agree on everything in mediation, you will probably be able to agree on some things. Each issue that you resolve in mediation translates into less time in court, less legal fees and less stress for you.
Having a neutral third party who is a trained expert mediator facilitates the process. The mediator helps guide the parties towards resolution, maintain focus, and separate out the interests from the emotional positions.
And, for those conflicts or disputes that cannot be resolved in mediation, at least you understand what the specific issues are, and specifically what needs to be addressed. In addition, you will know you tried your best to reach an agreement before resorting to court intervention.
Sometimes new information, proposed solutions, or the passage of time makes it possible to resolve a previous point of dispute. So even if mediation does not address everything in a session or two, you may be able to resolve it a week or a month later through additional mediation, without having to go to court. It is always possible to schedule an additional mediation session at a later date to revisit a particular conflict point.
See Also:
- What is Mediation
- Interests – Outcomes in Mediation
- Role of Emotions in Conflict
- Preparing for Mediation – A Little Goes a Long Way
- Neutrality In Mediation
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