What Is Mediation?

Mediation is when a neutral third party helps facilitate an agreement between the parties. The mediator does not make decisions. The parties make the decisions, but the mediator helps them along. You can do private mediation before or after a lawsuit has been initiated. You can address any family law issue, including child custody, child support, alimony, and property issues in mediation. Mediation is almost always less expensive and faster than court. The parties have the ability to control the outcome. The entire process can be settled in a matter of hours, and you can leave a mediation session with signed written terms, which are then finalized as a separation agreement or consent order. The process is civil and dignified, and can set the tone for how the parties deal with each other from that point forward. If the parties are able to resolve the issues incident to their separation at mediation, typically they work together and treat each other better in future dealings with custody or otherwise. You do not necessarily need a lawyer for mediation, but one can help guide you in making educated decisions. If you are interested in learning more about mediation, and the mediation process, please contact Mediation Solutions. We are located in Huntersville, NC, and are glad to offer you a free consultation to see if we may be of service.