Taking Part in Mediation
Mediation is a proven, confidential way to settle disputes. People envisage this as fueled by common ground which may be so but different agendas can create their own solution. The flexibility of an approach not bound by legal rigour:
- Once everyone agrees to mediation they will be asked to sign an agreement. This lays out procedure, requirements and the high level of confidentiality. Nothing within the process is kept or disclosed.
- Each party is asked to provide relevant documents and a written synopsis on their perception of the dispute. The content is not disclosed to other parties unless permission to do so is explicitly stated.
- The mediator will have as many meetings as needed with individual parties and all involved. They will often be at the same venue on the same day but do not need to be. The final stages normally involve a joint meeting.
- The purpose of that meeting is creating a solution. This will be defined by those in the dispute but a mediator can help in setting down terms. These normally form a signed agreement and an end to the dispute.
There will be details to discuss on how mediation applies to your case but listing too many would defeat the objective. Each situation sees the process vary, an intuitive, flexible approach which is often the reason settlement can be achieved.
Fair Resolution
Joint solutions are better than litigation, less antagonistic, not prone to one sided results, possibly letting working relationships continue. Presenting evidence without strict boundaries helps people understand each other's position:
Our mediators abide by an established code of conduct, along with the privacy policy and terms applied throughout our service. You are welcome to contact us at any time to discuss how mediation can help.
