In most cases, either a court orders parties to undergo mediation or the parties seek out mediation services on their own.\
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You can try to resolve almost any legal dispute through mediation. In some cases, usually because of a contract provision, attempting to come to an agreement through mediation is required before taking your case to a judge.\
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In any dispute, emotions between the parties involved typically run high, as both parties often believe they are right. A mediator serves as a neutral, disinterested party who can help you focus on resolving your dispute instead of getting bogged down by the negative feelings you have toward the other party.\
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Pensacola mediators are bound by Florida law to keep the content of your mediation confidential, subject to limited exceptions.