FAQ’s

  • What Is the Difference Between Mediation and Online Mediation?
    In both cases, a neutral mediator trained in conflict resolution helps you and the other party to communicate and negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. In online mediation, all communications between the mediator and the parties take place by email.
  • What are the Benefits of Mediation?
    • Time and Money – Mediation is fast and much cheaper than fighting in court.
    • Control – In mediation, you and the other party have total control over your agreement.
    • High Rate of Compliance – When parties reach an agreement in mediation, they are more likely to follow through and comply with its terms.
  • What Kind of Disputes Can Be Mediated?
    Virtually any kind – family, divorce workplace, business cases; as well as personal disputes with friends or neighbors.
  • How Long Does Online Mediation Take?
    A few hours or a few days. It depends on the complexity of your case, and on how quickly you and the other party answer my emails.
  • How Much Does Online Mediation Cost?
    $100 per party.
    There is also a $20 fee if the party who files the case asks me to find out whether the other party is interested to participate in online mediation.
  • What Happens if the Other Party is Not Interested in Mediation?
    If the other party is not interested in online mediation or does not respond to my email within 10 days, your case will be closed.
  • Does Online Mediation Always Work?
    The successful outcome of mediaton depends only on your and the other party’s flexibility and willingness to settle. 
  • When Does Online Mediation Begin?
    After you and the other party send your $100 mediation fee.
  • How Will We Communicate?
    Only by email – no phone calls, video calls or text messages.
  • What If The Other Party Drops Out of Mediation?
    Since mediation is voluntary, either party can end the process at any time and for any reason. As a result, if either you or the other party fail to respond to my messages within 10 days, your case will be closed.
  • Does the Mediator Decide How My Dispute Should Be Settled?
    No. In mediation, only you and the other party have the power to decide whether and how your case can be resolved.
  • What is the Outcome of Mediation?
    If you and the other party reach an agreement, I will write up and send you by email an Agrement Draft, which details the terms you have agreed on. If you sign that document and send it to each other, that document becomes a legally binding contract between the two of you.
  • What If We Cannot Reach an Agreement in Mediation?
    You and the other party can still pursue your case in any other way you deem appropriate. And, since mediation is confidential, nothing you said or offered during mediation can be used against you in court.
  • When Can the Mediator End the Mediation?
    When (a) it becomes clear that you and the other party have reached an impasse and neither of you is willing to put forward a new proposal; or (b) either party doesn’t respond to my emails within 10 days.
  • Any Other Questions?
    If you have further questions, please send me an email.

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