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Mediation Overview |
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Mediation can help you resolve your dispute ... ... without going to trial. Michigan courts encourage parties to try to reach a resolution of their disputes without a trial, either on their own, or through mediation. Mediation helps parties find solutions to their conflict and can be effective in domestic relations/family conflicts. |
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Mediation allows people to meet in a private setting where a neutral person (a mediator) helps them work out a solution to their problem. The mediator is not a judge, and does not decide who is "right." The parties themselves make the choices that lead to mutually satisfactory settlement. |
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Each person describes the dispute from his or her point of view and offers possible solutions. The mediator helps the parties to focus on their underlying interests that are driving the disagreement, and works to ensure a level playing field among negotiating parties. Each step of the process is completely voluntary, and continues only with the free consent of all parties involved. |
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Whether or not you reach an agreement in mediation, your legal rights remain intact. You should know your legal rights before attending mediation. Mediators do not offer legal advice. They do not represent either party to the dispute. They do not testify at any subsequent hearings that may result if you do not resolve your case in mediation. You are always free to retain the services of an attorney to assist you. |
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About 65% of all mediations end in agreement, even when other attempts to settle have failed. |
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| Information on this page has been adapted from the Michigan Courts – State Court Administrative Office website, which is "public domain." Updated on Divorce Peers April 12, 2005. | |
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