Many people think of legal issues as cases that always go to court, but that’s not the case. Some legal matters can be handled using alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation.
Some people don’t realize that there are considerable benefits to using mediation to resolve matters. Understanding these may help you to make a decision about your case if you’re facing a legal matter that could be handled through mediation.
Privacy concerns are addressed
Taking a case to court puts the matters discussed on public record, which is often something that the parties want to avoid. By using mediation, you can have privacy because mediation sessions aren’t part of the public record. Typically, everything that’s said during mediation, including the outcome, is confidential. In some cases, non-disclosure agreements are part of the mediation process to help add another layer of privacy protections.
Control over the outcome
One of the primary benefits of mediation is that both parties have a say in the outcome of the case. There doesn’t have to be a winner or loser when mediation is used. Instead, there are negotiations with the help of the third party until a mutually agreeable resolution can be reached.
Once you determine that you want to use mediation to resolve the legal dispute, you must ensure you take the necessary steps to protect your side of the matter. Working with someone who’s familiar with your case and with the mediation process may help you while you get it taken care of.