mediation

• What is completed before mediation takes place? What is the purpose of it?

  A MIAM is held first to decide whether mediation will work and assess whether the parties involved are emotionally ready
• What is MIAM?


  Mediation Information and Assessment
• What 'rights' do the parties have during the mediation process? What is the effect of this?

  Complete control over the process as the decision is not legally binding, they can withdraw at any time
• What happens if the parties are unable to reach a decision?

  They will drop it or go to court
• What is the role of a mediator?

  Help the parties reach an agreement, they can't give their opinions but they help parties to define their positions, clarify petitions and arrange appointment between them.
• What disputes often use mediation?

  Family matters and some occasions in employment matters and corporate disputes