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What is medication?

Mediation is a confidential, adaptable process in which a trained, impartial mediator facilitates constructive dialogue between parties, assisting them in working toward a mutually negotiated agreement. Throughout the process, both parties retain full control over the decision to settle and the terms of any resolution.

This approach often proves significantly more efficient—and considerably less costly—than pursuing resolution through the courts.

What does the process involve?

• Mediation can be undertaken at any stage, either before or during court proceedings.

• Engaging in mediation does not affect your legal rights. If an agreement is not reached, you retain the option to proceed with court action.

• Mediation is a confidential and ‘without prejudice’ process, meaning that nothing discussed during mediation can be used as evidence in court.

• Any settlement reached through mediation becomes legally binding once it is documented and signed by all parties.

• Courts actively encourage parties to consider mediation.

• While mediation is voluntary, refusal to engage in the process could result in the court awarding costs against you.