FACTS ABOUT MEDIATION
Having doubts about how mediation can benefit you? Check out these facts about how mediation can help you affordably and effectively resolve your problems!
Percent of Mediation Cases Successfully Settled
Average Dollar Cost of a LITIGATED Divorce
Average Dollar Cost of a MEDIATED Divorce
Percent Improved Emotional Outcomes - Mediation vs. Litigation
WHAT IS MEDIATION?
Mediation is a consensual, self-determined process in which participants work together with the facilitation of an impartial, professionally- trained third party to address the conflict.
MEDIATION VS. ARBITRATION
The difference between mediation and arbitration: Arbitration is court-ordered, binding, and on the public record; Mediation is totally private, and cannot be subpoenaed by the court.
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THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDIATION
When parties involved in a serious conflict want to avoid a court battle, there are types of mediation can be an effective alternative. In mediation, a trained mediator tries to help the parties find common ground using principles of collaborative, mutual-gains negotiation. We tend to think mediation processes are all alike, but in fact, mediators follow different approaches depending on the type of conflict they are dealing with. Before choosing a mediator, consider the various styles and types of mediation that are available to help resolve conflict.
Narrative
Excellent for parties that have an on-going relationship beyond the mediation, this style of mediation focuses on creating distance between the parties, on the one hand, and the conflict, on the other, through story telling. Once the story is told, the disputants then work with the mediator to create a new story, one that involves agreement and resolution.
Transformative
The goal of transformative mediation is quite appropriately the transformation of the relationship between the parties. The mediator accomplishes this by focusing on the interactions between the disputants. They facilitate constructive communication by empowering the parties and encouraging recognition of differing points of view.
Evaluative
Evaluative mediation focuses on determining the strengths and weaknesses of the legal issues in a case; anticipating how a judge or jury might respond. The parties can meet separately and the mediator often directly influences the outcome of the mediation.
Facilitative
This style of mediation focuses on the interests and needs of the parties and the role of the mediator as an impartial facilitator. The mediator guides parties through a problem-solving process that focuses on active listening and self-determined solutions. Substantive subject knowledge is not required as these mediators guide the process, not the content of the mediation.