The short answer is – they are different approaches to resolving disputes without having a trial. The “Google” Process When they need information, many people immediately turn to Google. A Google search of the word “mediation” will pull up hundreds of websites and...
In many jurisdictions, the courts will not set a case for trial unless the parties have participated in mediation, and the settlement efforts have been unsuccessful. The reason for the requirement is simple. The odds are very good that negotiations conducted by a...
Here are some facts about mediation. Before calling a lawyer about a divorce, most people have tried to negotiate with their spouse. Sometimes that works, and sometimes it is a miserable failure. If the discussions break down, the intensity of the conflict escalates....
