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Facilitating Constructive
Conflict Resolution in Alaska
Headed to Court? Try Mediation Instead.
Mediation is Participant Driven
Mediation offers an alternative way for people in conflict to reach a resolution that preserves some control over the outcome. When you meditate, the decisions about where to compromise and how to reach agreement are entirely yours. When you litigate, a judge decides.
It's ConfidentialMediation is private. Nothing that you say or do in mediation can be shared later in court unless it is included in the final, signed, agreement. | It's VoluntaryAll parties attend mediation by choice, often with a goal of preserving a working relationship with the other parties. | It's NeutralMediators are neutrals. They don’t make judgements about who is right or wrong. They don’t tell you what to do. Final decision making stays with you. |
It's Lower in CostBecause parties share the cost of mediation and resolution can be quick, mediation is typically far less expensive than litigation. | It's FastThe speed of resolution depends on the rate at which parties can come to agreement and not on a court calendar. | It's SafeYou are encouraged to have an attorney review your agreement before signing, or an attorney can participate in the entire process with you. |