It results in reduced trial calendars for the courts. However, court ordered mediation has limitations, which make pre-suit mediation the better choice for the public and the practitioner. Setting is within the adversarial process 1. Less confrontational 2. Couples are required to pay opposing attorneys who often participate in mediation sessions as well as the mediator.
Couple pays mediator.
Upon settlement, may pay attorney to consummate settlement. Open market-The general public 4. Very competitive and political 4. Less competition 5. Generally requires law office setting 5.