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...

For many, mediation is an unknown process. Many do not understand what it is and most importantly, how it may help them resolve disputes effectively and with little costs. Therefore there are many myths, and assumptions as to mediation’s benefits and process. This article will take a look at 5 general myths that many have regarding mediation.

Myth # 1: A mediator is like going to court.

Mediation is a confidential process in which you and the other party sit down with a trained mediato...