Mediation is a helpful process for resolving many types of disputes. With its increased use over the past few decades, mediation has proven to be especially beneficial in resolving emotionally-charged disputes in employment and domestic matters. Let's take a closer look at what it is, and why it works.

The Basics

Mediation is basically a structured settlement process facilitated by a neutral third party who engages in "shuttle diplomacy." Mediation works best with a trained mediator who has some subject matter expertise. Of course, the process works only if the parties have a good faith commitment to exploring their respective interests and patience to work through the process. In such cases, mediation can be amazingly successful.

Regardless of whether the underlying dispute is over domestic relations, employment, or other legal disputes, mediation has certain universal advantages. For purposes of alliteration, we'll label these advantages as "The Six Cs:" 1) choices; 2) control, 3) confidentiality, 4) cost, 5) calendar time, and 6) closure.

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