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Mediation vs. Arbitration Mediation and arbitration are generally contractually agreed upon substitutes for resolving disputes as opposed to resorting to a court to resolve it. The purpose and goals of mediation and arbitration, however, are quite different and often misunderstood. |
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How to Prepare Parties should consider what both sides may want in negotiating a resolution and prioritize these goals. Consideration should be paid to the emotional and financial costs of not resolving the matter, the likelihood of success in court (if a legal dispute), and what each party may seek and concede. |
If Resolution Is Reached If an agreement is reached, a document will be drafted that captures all aspects of the agreements reached. When parties have legal counsel, this document may include an agreement for the attorneys to prepare a more formal document that incorporates the mediation document. |
Joint Sessions and Caucuses Usually the parties begin mediation together in a joint session led by the mediator. After the mediator's introduction, each party may give an opening statement about the dispute. While the mediator may then keep the parties together, frequently parties are separated into different rooms where the mediator will "caucus" privately with each party. Caucuses facilitate the flow of information and offers between the parties. |
What to Expect Prior to most mediation sessions, the mediator may contact the parties to pinpoint the scope of the dispute and to assist the parties in preparing for negotiations. Some mediators request a "statement" of the dispute in advance of their appointment. |
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Welcome to One Mediation. . . |
Located in Buckhead, One Mediation specializes in providing professional and confidential mediation and arbitration services. We offer alternatives to resolving issues, addressing ongoing matters that require significant planning and negotiation, and legal disputes such as divorce, personal injury, and employment and business disputes. Who are we? Meet our panel of professionals by clicking here. One Mediation is unique in its focus on domestic and family issues. In the divorce context, we help families navigate these transitions and challenges by focusing energy on the problem rather than on each other. Find out here why couples choose to mediate a divorce and some benefits of it. We also help families who are facing long-term care (e.g., cancer) and elder care matters. These facilitated family meetings can assist in ensuring that a loved one has dignity, respect, and safety throughout a challenging time. We help parties solve problems, resolve issues, and avoid or settle legal matters that may otherwise result in contentious court battles. For more information, please visit our blog or visit our centers below. We also provide families information about the divorce process so that they can make informed and important decisions. To those ends, One Mediation offers an informative booklet on Divorce Mediation, offers the "Crash Course Divorce" seminar, and supports the 2013 Divorce Hot Shot series, sponsored by Visions Anew Institute. |
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