What will litigants expect when going through mediation?
Mediation is where a mediator acts as a facilitator to resolve a dispute. When for example there is a couple going through a divorce, the mediator selected by the parties or appointed by the court will meet with the parties and their attorneys to resolve their case. The process is completely confidential. The reason for the confidentiality is for the parties to feel at ease in negotiating a peaceful resolution to their case. Normally, the parties and their lawyers will meet in one room and give short opening statements before the mediation process begins. Once both sides deliver the brief... Read More