The language used in mediation is normal everyday language. It may be helpful to have an understanding of your legal rights and remedies prior to beginning the mediation session in order to negotiate most effectively. The mediation process recognizes that each party and dispute brings unique interests and characteristics. The flexibility of the process allows participants to explore interests at stake, and, where necessary, the underlying sources of conflict. In mediation, the parties consider a wider breadth of possible outcomes than is available in a court of law.
Any solution is possible in mediation.
Because decisions are made by the participants, they retain ultimate control of the process and outcome. A mediated agreement is usually expressed in a written document outlining the solution crafted by the parties. For this reason, performance under mediated agreements is generally high. If the parties choose, they can include a statement making this agreement enforceable at law. Many disputes can be resolved in a single session lasting only a few hours.