What Cases are Eligible for Mediation?

Mediation is available in most non-criminal matters. Mediation cases often involve conflict arising in divorce and child custody issues and in disputes between family members, neighbors, business partners, landlords and tenants, and labor unions and management.

Can we still Go to Court if Mediation Fails?

On those occasions where mediation doesn’t resolve the dispute, court proceedings can follow. Mediaton provides a chance to settle the dispute without recourse to the court and yet until a final settlement is reached, the back-stop of the court process is preserved.

Party-driven approach

Mediation offers a party-driven approach to dispute settlement. The mediator's role is to facilitate the parties' negotiations, for example, by helping each party to identify its interests, overcome barriers to settlement, and develop possible settlement options with the parties.

Confidentiality

Mediation allows the parties to have an open and frank discussion without having to worry about saying anything that may affect their case. It is an opportunity for the parties to understand each other’s positions without the formality of legal proceedings.