Concerned about wasting time and money on mediation? Do you think the issues in your dispute are too challenging? You are not alone.
Most people choosing mediation have these worries and yet surveys show that mediation has a consistent success rate of between 65 – 80%.
If a dispute were easy to settle, then the likelihood is that it would resolve before mediation. So, all cases that come to mediation are “stuck” on one or many issues.
However, with such a high success rate, the mediation process consistently enables people to find a way forward that was not previously available to them. Problems resolve where formal negotiations broke down.
How does it work?
There are many explanations, and each dispute is different. Simply, trust the process.
The mediation process offers a unique environment for everyone to present their case and concerns. It seeks to address all of the issues, the real issues, and not just the ones the law sets out as relevant. It gets to the nitty gritty of the challenges for both parties and explores all options in a way that empowers everyone present to search for solutions constructively.
There can be times when a resolution appears unlikely, and when negotiations are difficult. But, does mediation work? Yes, it does. Even the most contested cases resolve at mediation.
If you are wondering whether your dispute could settle at mediation, get in touch today through the Contact page.
