Mediation
Mediation is a confidential and voluntary process in which a mediator, acting as a neutral party, assists people in amicably resolving their issue(s). Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) and it is a more efficient and cost-effective way than going through the courts to settle a dispute or resolve an issue. Mediation allows the parties to control the outcome of their matter by allowing them to determine the terms of their agreement instead of a judge or jury. This generally makes for a much more durable and long-lasting agreement.
Mediation can be used for wide range of matters. Some of the more common issues that are handled in mediation are:
- Divorce
- Post-Divorce
- Marital Mediation (mediation to stay married)
- Parent Coordination
- Estate Issues
- Guardianship
- Elder Care
- Business Issues
- Employment/Workplace Issues
- Breach of Contract
- Neighborhood Issues
- Landlord/Tenant
- Real Estate
For more information on mediation, particularly in the context of divorce, please see my mediation article that appeared in the Bellingham Bulletin in their December, 2010 issue.
