Mediation works because it is

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• Informal – free of red tape.

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• Fast – can produce agreements more quickly than courts. Agreements can often be reached in one meeting.

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• Convenient – sessions can be held evenings or weekends to accommodate your schedule.

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• Affordable – costs less than courts or attorneys.

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• Voluntary & Confidential – all parties sign a confidentiality agreement which states that information disclosed during mediation will not be disclosed to people outside your mediation without your written permission.

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• Helpful – promotes trust and understanding because each party has been heard.

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• Empowering – parties set the terms of their agreement.