Mediation is a process generally in which parties engage a neutral third person to help them reconcile or resolve a problem or dispute. During mediation, positions are presented and heard, underlying interests are revealed and considered, risks are analyzed and assessed, and options for resolution are explored. A skilled mediator assists in the process of identifying issues, pursuing areas of agreement and negotiating solutions to disagreements. Any settlement is voluntary and cannot be imposed on the parties.
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