Mediation: Helping you have conversations that matter

Mediation is a process of alternative dispute resolution in which one or more mediators assist parties in having a conversation about their issues and conflicts.

Mediators help parties clearly define their existing problems, explore solutions, and make decisions that are in their best interests.  During this process there is often a positive shift in parties’ interactions which enables them to approach current and future problems more constructively. 

Mediation is:

Voluntary: Parties may leave the mediation process at any time.

Neutral: The mediator has a responsibility to assist parties equally and thus will not take sides or make judgments. 

Empowering:  The parties have complete decision-making power throughout the mediation process.

Collaborative: Parties work together to come up with solutions that are in their best interests.

Non-binding: It is the responsibility of the parties to uphold the agreements made during mediation. These agreements are not enforced by law unless it is legally drafted, notarized and signed outside of the mediation process.

How Mediation can Help You

Mediators help individuals have constructive conversations about challenging issues, empowering them to gain increased understanding and find satisfactory solutions. 

Mediation can be helpful in cases of:

• Divorce and custody disputes
• Issues with child support or parenting plan modifications
• Work place grievances
• Debt disputes
• Landlord or tenant conflicts
• Interpersonal conflicts among those in a family, business, or team setting

Benefits of Mediation:

• Conflicts can be resolved more quickly
  
• Protects privacy
  
• Less expensive than litigation
  
• Parties have control over the outcome
  
• Can promote more harmonious relationships between parties
  
• Parties can find creative solutions to conflicts

Explore the Benefits of Mediation:

Contact Peacemaker Resources to learn more about mediation or set up a mediation session with our trained mediators.

Brooke@PeacemakerResources.org

218-444-8048