Mediation
A concept which, although it has been part of our law for many years, is not yet widely known.
Legislation has over the years made mediation compulsory in some areas of the law, for example in disputes involving children.
A distinct advantage which mediation offers is that the parties are given a chance to discuss their concerns in a controlled environment, as simple or as complicated as their concerns may be with a view to arriving at lasting solutions, and not merely to reduce their concerns to legal terms.
Mediation is where the parties appoint a specific person, who will then be the mediator. The mediator is a neutral and impartial third party whose only task is to facilitate the discussions between the parties.
If the parties, themselves, come to a solution the matter can be settled there and then. This is likely to save time and money.
Legislation has over the years made mediation compulsory in some areas of the law, for example in disputes involving children.
A distinct advantage which mediation offers is that the parties are given a chance to discuss their concerns in a controlled environment, as simple or as complicated as their concerns may be with a view to arriving at lasting solutions, and not merely to reduce their concerns to legal terms.
Mediation is where the parties appoint a specific person, who will then be the mediator. The mediator is a neutral and impartial third party whose only task is to facilitate the discussions between the parties.
If the parties, themselves, come to a solution the matter can be settled there and then. This is likely to save time and money.