Mediation is a process wherein the parties meet with a mutually selected impartial and neutral person who assists them in the negotiation of their differences.
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How much does it cost?
The maximum fee would be $170.00/hour. Travel would include $50/hour.
What is the process of mediation?
No two disputes are alike. The mediator will have preliminary phone call between parties to discuss the case, then a formal meeting will take place, where as the mediator will open up the discussion and facilitate the conversation between parties.
How long do Mediations take?
Mediation can a be timely process. On the bright side, what would normally take litigation months or years to conclude would only take days or weeks for mediations.
Would should I look for in a mediator?
Mediators should have communications skills such as patience, negotiation, neutrality, and plenty of pre experience as a mediator.
How often do mediations work?
Mediations often result in a resolution of 80%. The goal of every resolution is win-win for both parties.
Are mediation agreements valid?
Agreements can be filed with courts and are considered binding. Either way, an agreement could be considered a contract between parties.
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