Choices
Mediation allows you to decide for yourself & for your family, unlike litigation which leaves the fate of your family in the hands a courtroom. No one knows your family better than the both of you, not even the most talented attorney, and mediation allows you the control to do what you feel is best for them.
Success Rate
No conflict resolution approach guarantees 100% success, but the rate of recorded success for mediation approach by far supersedes those of any others conflict resolution approach including litigation.
Although no conflict resolution method guarantees absolute success, the success rate for mediation is far better than that of litigation. The primary reason attributed to this high success rate for mediation is that; unlike other litigation for instance where only one party can be the winner. Mediation procedure ensures both parties have a win-win situation.
Can Still Work With Attorney
The fact that you have hired the service of a lawyer doesn't mean mediation is not available for you to try. Your attorney can be there to offer you legal advice while you carry out the bulk of the negotiation using the mediation approach.
Cost Effective
The fact that you have hired the service of a lawyer doesn't mean mediation is not available for you to try. Your attorney can be there to offer you legal advice while you carry out the bulk of the negotiation using the mediation approach.