One of the key positive points in Mediation is the ability to confide personal private information in the mediator. For example, if there is something that you believe the mediator needs to know, that you do not want your spouse to know, you can tell the mediator.
The mediator can be mindful of this issue and steer the talks in a particular direction without compromising your confidentiality on that point.
The difference between Mediation and Arbitration????
Date: Sunday May 31, 2009Posted in: Uncategorized
Many people get confused between mediation and arbitration. Mediation is a process whereby a third party or parties engages two or more sides to a dispute in constructive dialogue with a view to resolving a dispute.
Arbitration is also a means of ADR or Alternaive dispute Resolution. The primary difference between the two methods is as follows. The mediator helps the two sides reach a decision themselves and does not reach a judgement or decision on behalf of the parties to a dispute. The arbitrator however, evaluates both sides to a dispute and reaches a decision on behalf of the parties. Both mediation and arbitration are seen as quicker and sometimes cheaper means of settling disputes rather than going to court.
Some people who are incapable of facing the other pary in the same room in collaborative law can avail of mediation as an alternative. The parties can still focus on positive settlement options whilst remaining in separate rooms with their advisors.
Divorce Coaches can be used by parties in the collaborative Law Process. Eirhter one coach can act for both parties or each party can retain their own coach. Coaches facilitate the parties in dealing with the process and eachother. They can enable parties to manage their emotions and deal with the process. Many collaborative law coaches are fully trained therapists. Parties can meet with their coaches outside of the collaborative law meetings. Likewise if the parties agree their coaches can be present at the collaborative law meetings.
