How does mediation compare to litigation?
Mediation allows the couple to address all issues of the dispute. Unlike the traditional legal approach in which the judge imposes a decision or the attorneys craft an agreement and the parties feel like they are on the sidelines, in mediation the parties make the decisions based on their own unique facts, needs and circumstances. Mediation usually reduces acrimony as well as emotional and physical stress, requires less time, saves money and creates effective ways to resolve future conflicts. Mediation establishes an environment that is supportive and promotes cooperative communication while balancing power differences. Mediation allows the parties to resolve their issues privately with dignity and integrity.
