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FAQ on Family Mediation and Business Mediation
- What is mediation?
Mediation is a process of solving a dispute that is beneficial for all parties involved.
- What does a mediator do?
They are a neutral party that helps all those involved come to an agreeable solution. Mediators do this by showing them how to get down to the facts and finding the resolution.
- Who uses Mediation?
Individuals, companies, contractors and more use mediation to find resolutions to disputes.
- Should I mediate or use litigation instead?
Many are choosing to use mediation as apposed to litigation due to the large savings in time and money that comes from finding agreeable solutions for both parties.
- Is mediation confidential?
Yes, this is a confidential service to all parties involved.
- Why should a company use mediation?
Save your company money. More importantly save your company’s reputation of getting dragged through a messy court battle. Save your friendships with business partners by using mediation before a joint venture as well.
- Do I need mediation if this case is going to court?
Mediation in advance of a court hearing has saved countless dollars in wasted time of witnesses and evidence for a court to decide the outcome.
- Where do I find a mediator?
There are practicing attorneys, retired judges along with highly trained mediators that are willing to be a neutral third party in your dispute. It is important that you find certified mediator. Ask to see the certification if necessary.
- Will mediation help in a divorce?
Absolutley yes! A divorce that involves children, benefits the most but any divorce proceeding can be shortened by figuring out the terms of support, custody and more in advance. Divorces are emotional enough. Save yourself some strain with a mediator.
- If we have attorneys, why do we need a mediator? To lessen the hours you are paying your attorney, use a mediator. This gives you an opportunity to come up with a resolution you can take to your attorneys for them to propose in court. This could save hundreds or thousands in fees.
- How will mediation save big or small company money?
Big or small, your company does not want to leave a bad taste in the mouths of your customers. Bad word of mouth travels quickly. Use mediation to resolve disputes quietly and quickly.
- What is the first step in mediation?
Once you have a certified mediator they will get the parties involved together with their disputes and resolutions. From there they begin the process of helping you come to an agreement.
- As an employee, can I use mediation with my employer?
You would be wise to use a mediator as an employee to get satisfaction more quickly with a company. Most companies are willing to negotiate a resolution to save both of you time and money.
- How can mediation help in a domestic abuse divorce?
There needs to be an evaluation as to the extent of abuse. This is to address safety of the abused spouse and child first. This helps the abused spouse to be without fear of speaking out.
- Will mediation save money?
With mediation, you are saving yourself legal expenses, fees of pulling witnesses, missed work and more. This savings in legal fees alone can add up to thousands of dollars in many cases.
- Will mediation save time?
Courts are over-worked. Proceedings can take weeks or months. Mediation saves you time by allowing you to come to a resolution on your own, with the help of a professional certified mediator.
- When is mediation the right choice?
If you want to save the time and cost of a dispute that you will have with litigation then yes mediation is the right choice for you.
- Is a mediator on my side or theirs?
A mediator is on nobody’s side. They are a neutral third party that can show you how to resolve your dispute.
- Is it mandatory to have a mediator for a custody dispute?
Many courts are now making a mandatory mediation to help families work out custody disputes in advance. Mediators help them come to solutions that are more individualized and work for their family. In the state of Florida, you have to use the services of a mediator before the court will grant you a divorce.
- I am starting a new business, how can I safeguard my future with my business partner? You saw fit to use this person as a business partner. Protect your friendship and assets by using a mediator in advance. You prevent many problems before they ever arise with this method.
- The family business is changing hands, how can mediation help us?
Families do not want to drag each other through courts. You can help change your family business over with the use of mediation to help save the strain on a family along with the financial burdens of litigation.
- I have a dispute with my employer will mediation help me?
Yes, mediation can help you and your employer come to an agreement that will hopefully benefit you both in the long run.
- Is mediation going to benefit me?
Mediation will benefit you if you want to save time and not have to break the bank with legal fees.
- I am getting married, how can mediation help me protect my assets?
A premarital agreement through a mediator is quicker and puts less strain on a relationship as well as saves expenses.
- My siblings and I cannot agree on elder care for our parents, is mediation an option for us?
No parent wants to be the cause of conflict between his or her children. Use mediation to come up with a list of options and put them together to come up with the best plan possible for your parents golden years.
- Can a mediator give legal advice to solve a dispute?
A mediator can use their expertise to give information in regards to tax laws, procedures and more. This information helps people solve their disputes more quickly.
- How can mediation help through disputes with my business partner?
You saw fit to choose this person as your business partner now you have a dispute. Use a mediator to help get through this time. Many times by using a mediator, you can salvage a friendship and business relationship as well.
- Why does it take so long to get through litigations?
The court systems are very busy these days with the many cases that come their way. Many of these cases could be resolved more quickly or all together before they get to litigations.
- How much money will my family save by using a mediator with our divorce?
The savings of hundreds or even thousands of dollars are yours when using a mediator for your divorce. Save legal fees, time and emotional strain.
- Someone has a dispute with me, how do I get him or her to use a mediator to solve this?
Send a request to use a neutral, third party mediator for a quicker and less expensive resolution to your problem.
Is your question not listed above?
Contact certified mediator Grant Kaplan now on toll freee 1-866-435-6065 with any relevant questions about your mediation needs.
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