Mediation and Dispute resolution services generally cost less than more formal options

Absent statutory or regulatory duties, a mediator is obligated not to disclose, directly or indirectly, any information communicated to the mediator by a party to the mediation process

Mediation can usually settle a problem in a few sessions.  The process can generally take less than 40 days from start to finish

Mediation allows for informality.  Sessions are held in relaxed settings and courtroom rules of evidence do not apply

In mediation, the mediator controls the process, while the disputants are fully empowered and maintain complete control of the outcome

Quite often conflict occurs between parties who may have to  work or  live together after a resolution is achieved.  Mediation maintains the existing relationship by using methods that encourage people to cooperate in order to reach an agreement.

As an impartial third party, the mediator assists the parties in working out a mutually acceptable solution to their disagreement

Normally, in a court setting, there is a "winner" and a "loser"; however with mediation the parties can enter into a mutually satisfactory agreement through the use of collaboration.

In mediation, the mediator has no decision-making authority or power to impose a solution; the disputants create their own agreements

Mediation sessions are scheduled at the parties' convenience