Frequently Asked Questions

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Is My Case Suitable for Mediation?

Whether a dispute is appropriate for mediation depends on a number of factors relating to the interests of the parties involved in the dispute. Your dispute may be suitable for mediation if:

• You have an ongoing relationship with the other person.
• You don't feel unduly pressured, coerced, or under duress from the other party to do something you don't want to do.
• You feel that you can negotiate and speak in your own best interest.
• You are emotionally invested in the issues at stake.
• The case involves more than money.
• You want or need a quicker, more expedient outcome than court would allow.
• You think it would help the situation if you could speak directly to the other side.
• There are multiple people involved in the dispute.

Your case is probably not appropriate for mediation if:

• There is ongoing abuse of one party by another.
• The other party is not trustworthy or negotiating in good faith.
• The issue is not negotiable.
• You want to set a precedent in court.