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Can a mediator force a settlement?

April 26, 2017force mediator

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Can a mediator force a settlement?

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No. Unlike a judge or an arbitrator, a mediator does not decide what is right or wrong, and does not force anyone to do anything. The parties “own” their dispute and retain complete decision-making control. One of mediation’s great strengths is that it is 100% voluntary. Participants stay with the process only if it offers them more benefits than the alternatives.