Mediation Benefits
There are numerous benefits to opt for mediation over litigation. All of the following benefits apply when mediation is chosen both during the litigation process and prior to litigation.
- Cost benefits: mediation is far less expensive than litigation. Some cost savings include court fees and attorney fees.
- Discussion benefits: mediation occurs in a relaxed atmosphere that is a stark contrast to the stresses of a courtroom. As a result, all parties involved tend to be more at ease, which leads to a better overall discussion and settlement.
- Settlement benefits: mediation means that the parties involved in a dispute will decide the settlement outcome – this is vastly different from a decision that a judge makes during litigation.
- Voluntary benefits: mediation is usually voluntary, so all parties included must agree to settlement terms.
- Control benefits: giving up control to a courtroom may mean not getting the settlement terms that are desired by either party. Often, mediation is a better choice for a variety of reasons including having more control over a dispute.
Why choose a mediator?
During mediation, a qualified mediator will present all possible angles to both parties. Additionally, a mediator cannot make a decision when it comes to settlement terms. Instead, the parties involved in a dispute have complete control over the final decision – a mediator is not a judge.