Time saving – Disputes that go to mediation can be resolved much more quickly than through protracted Court proceedings.- Cost saving – Mediation can prove to be much more cost effective than contested Court proceedings.
- Less stress – Mediation involves significantly less stress for parties and their families than going to Court.
- Control of the process – In mediation the parties control the process and any outcome achieved.
- Flexibility – The parties set the Agenda and decide what issues need to be addressed. More flexible and personalised outcomes can be achieved than would be available in the Court context.
- Preservation of relationships – Mediation avoids polarising the parties in the way a Court case tends to do. The process assists the parties in finding ways to communicate respectfully going forward and to resolve issues in a positive way. This is particularly beneficial regarding parenting issues.
- Confidentiality – Parties who find themselves battling out matters in Court are forced to “air their dirty laundry” in a very public forum. Mediation on the other hand is absolutely confidential and respects the privacy of all concerned.
- Success rate - Mediation has an average successful resolution rate of 80%.
