Georgia Family Crisis Solutions

In a mediation, all the sides in a dispute meet with an impartial third person - the mediator - to attempt
to negotiate a settlement. Quite often mediation is successful at helping parties reach an agreement.
Mediation is a fair and efficient process to help you resolve your employment disputes and reach an
agreement. A neutral mediator assists you in reaching a voluntary, negotiated agreement. Choosing
mediation to resolve employment discrimination disputes promote a better work environment, reduces
costs, and works for the employer & the employee.

Mediators are trained in helping parties work out a settlement agreement or compromise. Mediators do
not issue orders, find fault, or make determinations. Instead, mediators help parties to reach a
settlement by assisting with communications, obtaining relevant information, and developing options.

Mediation sessions are usually held outside the courthouse, often in the mediator's office. Although
mediation procedures can vary, the parties usually first meet together with the mediator informally to
explain their views of the dispute. The mediator will then meet with each party separately. The
mediator discusses the dispute with them, and explores possible ways to resolve it. It is common for the
mediator to go back and forth between sides a number of times. Most disputes will be resolved, and
often the parties will then enter into a written settlement agreement, which is a binding contract.

Many people report a higher degree of satisfaction with mediation than with court, because they can
control the result and are part of the solution. And agreed-to settlements are much more likely to be
voluntarily complied with by all sides.

In arbitration, disputing parties take their argument to a neutral third party, the arbitrator, for a binding
decision. The arbitrator listens to witnesses and reviews documents before making a ruling. Most
people find arbitration less costly, faster and less stressful than a formal trial.

The main difference between arbitration and mediation is that in arbitration the arbitrator hears
evidence and makes a decision. Arbitration is more like court because parties still provide testimony and
give evidence similar to a trial but is usually less formal. In mediation, the process is a negotiation with
the assistance of a neutral third party. The parties do not reach a solution unless all sides agree.

At Georgia Family Crisis Solutions, official Certified Civil and Juvenile Mediators, registered with the
State of Georgia are available for your mediation needs. We also offer Domestic Relations Mediation,
State of Georgia Certified, for couples who are in a divorce preceding who need help in settlement of
assets.

Call for an appointment at 706-869-7373