Mediation is one of the most effective ways to resolve your disputes and conflicts. It can save parties a lot of money, energy and time.  However, many people have never been involved in mediation and do not know what to expect and therefore come unprepared to take advantage of all the mediation has to offer. From my experience as a mediator, the more prepared the parties are, the stronger the resolution will be. Preparing for mediation is not something that takes a lot of time and strat...