In an arbitration, the arbitrator looks into the legal rights and wrongs of a dispute and makes a decision. Once the arbitrator has arrived at a decision, it is binding on parties whether they agree with it or not. … The mediator helps the parties to arrive at an agreedRead More →

Cost of mediation vs litigation Generally, the parties split the cost of the mediation 50-50. That means that both parties are splitting the cost of one professional. That is considerably less expensive than each party paying for his or her own lawyer. Should I get legal advice before mediation? IfRead More →

When you attend mediation, you may usually bring anyone with you that you believe will be helpful in coming to an agreement. The purpose of mediation is for you and the party you are having a dispute with to talk things through, listen to each other, compromise and come upRead More →

During the mediation process, the mediator acts as a neutral to help the parties reach a resolution. … If you are unable to reach an agreement during the mediation process, the parties are free to continue negotiations outside of the mediation process (either through their attorneys or directly with oneRead More →