Mediation is voluntary, cost-effective, and confidential.
Parties in dispute meet with a neutral professional who assists them in negotiating with each other to achieve a fair and reasonable resolution of the dispute. While not advocating for either party, the mediator works to ensure neither party gives away too much nor dominates the other. Mediation takes place out of court, but the agreement the parties reach may be binding and submitted to a court for approval. The initial half-hour consultation is free. At the end of that half-hour, more time will be available if the parties choose to begin mediation at that time.