Family
mediators are the third party that helps in solving family disputes. Family
breakdowns and disputes can cause mental stress and pain. Moreover on this,
court settlements are very stressful and time taking. So, family mediators are
the best option as they are less stressful and like courts help in reaching a
common agreement. Family mediators also give you there full time and hear every
single point of yours. They try to find several resolutions to the problems and
help you in reaching a common resolution. Family mediators are very important
as:
·
More
control over decision
The
parties get more control over decision through mediation as they can have
mediators to know there specific points. In court it is whole upon the judge
that whatever decision he takes. In mediation the parties can control the
decision up to some extent as they can request mediator. Also, if you are right
then the mediator will surely see that the resolution and agreement is on your
side.
·
Less
stress
The
mediation process is less stressful as going to every court hearing and hiring
advocate is a very tiring process. So, it is easy to have mediator and tell him
everything and go through the process. The mediation process more easily helps
in reaching a conclusion than court procedure. It is more hassle free.
·
Improves
communication
Mediation
helps in improving communication between the two parties. It tries that every
point is mentioned and made clear there. They believe that no point should be
left. Also, there are certain points that you cannot present in court. So,
these points can be presented in front of mediator easily. Also the mediator
reframes and rephrases all the sentences so that there is clarity and both the
parties understand it better.
·
Cost
effective
Mediation
is more cost effective as in court settlement you have to appear for every hearing,
which is decided according to the court’s comfort. In mediation you can ask
mediator to shift the discussions according to you. Also, in court you have to
hire an advocate and that too a good one so he can win your case, but good
advocates charges more fees. So, mediation is less costly and less time taking
as well. Court procedures take a lot of time whereas mediation does not take
much time.
·
Helps
in reaching common agreement
Mediator
helps in reaching a single agreement. It means that mediator gives alternate
options to both the parties. He helps in reaching to a common solution. The
conflict in families or couples is always because they cannot reach a common
conclusion. So, mediator helps them in reaching a common agreement. The
agreement is fine to both the parties but in mediation it is always parties’
choice whether to implement that agreement or not. If they don’t want to
implement it then they can go to the court.
