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Mediation is a time honored method of settling disputes. In the Bible (1 Corinthians 6) Paul counsels the Corinthians to appoint people from their mist to help resolve disputes, rather than allowing these disputes to go through the courts. Mediation is a unique process designed to help people resolve disputes through voluntary settlements, without having to take a case through a lengthy and expensive trial and appeal. A neutral and impartial person, known as the mediator, offers a confidential and non-adversarial setting for disputing parties to meet face-to-face, communicate with each other, find common ground and ultimately reach a mutually acceptable agreement. The mediation process consists of several steps. Fist the mediator will meet with the potential clients in a free consultation to explain the mediation process, and answer any questions they may have. Then a number of mediation sessions, which can range in length from 1 to 3 hours will be held, during which the mediator will guide the clients through a series of issues which must be resolved in order to draft a legally binding stipulation to settlement. Before finalization occurs the couple will have the opportunity to study the documents, have counsel of their choosing review the documents, ask any questions and discuss making any changes. After this has been accomplished, and both parties are satisfied with the results, the couple will sign the agreement. The advantages of the mediation process are:
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