Mediation Works! The Benefits of Mediation Mediation is a better and faster alternative to costly and much slower adversarial litigation. Its objectives are to settle issues fairly and allow the couple to control decisions that affect their lives. Mediation is completely confidential. Mediation is non-threatening. Mediation preserves relationships. In mediating problematic issues, couples and individuals learn to communicate. Mediation provides a forum for needs and wants to be heard, discussed and understood. Mediation reduces the degree of conflict which adversely affects children. Mediation helps couples negotiate their own settlements and learn techniques for resolving future differences. Mediation results in a personalized settlement. Mediation results in an agreement with which both parties can be comfortable. Mediation creates a legal document that is recognized by the courts. Mediation results in a higher level of compliance, because it involves mutual-agreement.

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