What do mediation services do?
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What do mediation services do?
Mediation, as used in law, is a form of alternative dispute resolution resolving disputes between two or more parties with concrete effects. Typically, a third party, the mediator, assists the parties to negotiate a settlement. The mediator acts as a neutral third party and facilitates rather than directs the process.
Is a mediator better than a lawyer?
A lawyer can only represent one party and their job is to advocate or “fight” for their one client. A mediator is a neutral third party and doesn’t take sides – in divorce mediation, they help both spouses reach an agreement best for them and their children.
What happens in a divorce mediation meeting?
In divorce mediation, you and your spouse—or, in some cases, the two of you and your respective lawyers—hire a neutral third party, called a mediator, to meet with you in an effort to discuss and resolve the issues in your divorce. Mediation is much less expensive than a court trial or a series of hearings.
