11/07/2020
Why Mediation?
1. It is a voluntary process;
2. It is done without prejudice;
3. It helps parties reach a solution to the conflict much quicker than litigation does;
4. It enhances communication between the parties;
5. Parties to a mediation have the ability to reach agreement rather than have the matter determined by a Magistrate or Judge;
6. The parties are in control of the mediation process;
7. Mediators merely help control the process;
8. The outcome of disputes are in the hands of the parties;
9. Disputes are resolved in a safe and secure environment;
10. It is far less costly than litigation;
11. Issues in respect of rights of contact of children, primary care and residence and division of joint estates etc., are dealt with in an amicable and cost effective manner;
12. It is not as time consuming as litigation;
13. Mediation facilitates an amicable settlement between the parties.
The Mediation process is therefore a means of helping parties resolve their conflicts without having to expose themselves to the challenges involved in a lengthy legal court battle. It helps prevent the parties from having to incur the high costs involved in the litigation process.
It also helps aliviate the trauma that families experience when a divorce is imminent and helps parties to find a way to maintain the family structure in an amicable way, thereby ensuring that the integrity and respect of all family members remain intact even after a divorce order is granted.
ASJ Family Law & Divorce Mediators have extensive experience in helping parties to resolve conflict in a safe secure and confidential environment.
