During the mediation, the parties have an opportunity to discuss the dispute. A trained mediator will help the parties reach their own agreement. The mediator does not decide who is right or wrong and does not impose solutions. If an agreement is reached, the mediator helps write down the terms, and each party signs the agreement and receives a copy. Court litigation can be costly to all parties.
Mediation is often quicker than court litigation.
In court cases someone wins and someone loses. Reduction of court docket is a savings to tax payers. The Center for Conflict Resolution is a cooperative project funded by the United Way of the Ozarks, Ozarks Fighting Back and the City of Springfield.