Mediation is especially helpful when parties want to:

• Avoid high costs and time delays of ignoring or litigating conflict

• Open lines of communication

• Discuss difficult issues in a safe and neutral environment

• Focus on real needs and interests

• Develop creative solutions

• Reach their own agreement without letting a judge decide for them

• Repair damaged relationships

• Preserve assets

• Promote positive feelings and reduce negative ones. This is especially important when you need to continue a relationship with the other party, if children are involved, and/or long-term planning is required.