Mediation

For anyone interested in learning more about mediation including how the process works, what to expect and how to get started.

About Mediation

• What is your success rate?
• Is there a fee to include CEDR as the dispute resolution provider in our agreement/contract?
• What is mediation?
• What exactly does the mediator do?

Pre-Mediation

• How do I start a mediation?
• What happens to my court case/ arbitration?
• Should I get a lawyer?
• What is a pre-mediation call?
• How do I prepare for a mediation?
• What is the mediation agreement?
• Why not just meet to discuss ourselves?
• Who pays for the mediation?
• Can the other side be forced to mediate?
• What should I look for in a mediator?
• Can you nominate a mediator for me?
• How long does it take to book a mediation?
• What are the consequences if I don't mediate?

At the mediation

• Are the documents I send, and information I give to the mediator kept private from the other party?
• Am I required to sign the settlement agreement?

Post Mediation

• Is the settlement agreement a legally binding document?
• What do I need to do if the mediation doesn't settle?
• What if the other side doesn't perform their end of the settlement?
• Am I required to come to an agreement with the other party on the day or can I sleep on it?
• What do I need to do if the mediation settles?
• Can I tell the court, my spouse, friends what happened?