FAQS
What is mediation, and how does it benefit me?
Mediation- Mediation is a procedure in which the parties discuss their disputes with the assistance of a trained, impartial third person(s) who assists them in reaching a settlement Mediation puts the power of the settlement/agreement in the hands of the involved parties. It can be a cost-effective way to settle without going to court in many cases. We provide mediation in the following areas: Divorce including child visitation/custody
Small claims
Community issues
Labor Relations (EEO)
Probate (coming soon)
Private party disputes
Note: We do not give legal advice nor represent you in court. Our goal is to provide total power to all involved parties to agree together through a neutral party facilitation process.
What are the steps in the mediation process?
Introduction
Statement of the problem
Information gathering
Identification of the issues
Bargaining
Settlement
What is advocacy?
Advocacy- Advocacy is defined as any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on others' behalf.
The benefits of having an advocate are helping clients develop realistic goals while keeping focused on the issues. Advocates speak the language and know the useful jargon so that the client feels comfortable in the discussions. Advocates training allows them to know to push back against "no" your advocate understanding the restrictions and other constraints that may be upon the opposing parties. Still, the advocate is there on your behalf, so you are the priority. The advocate's job is to ensure you need are being met and appropriately addressed.
