Cape Town Mediation - Solutions Through Mediation

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a process in which persons or groups in disagreement over a particular issue endeavour to resolve their differences through negotiation rather than through adversarial means such as litigation. Mediation can also be a means of dispute prevention through the identification of mutual interests and the promotion of effective communication between parties.

Advantages of Mediation

	Solutions can be reached by the individuals themselves rather than by a third party such as the court.
	Disputants have control over the process.
	Polarization of parties is avoided.
	The process is time and cost effective.
	It is simple, flexible and informal.
	Wider issues are probed and resolved than is the case in a formal court system.
	Outcomes satisfactory to all parties are generated.
	The process is educative.
	Proceedings are confidential and conducted without prejudice.
	Open and honest communication is enabled.

A Professional, Multidisciplinary Approach to Dispute Resolution

Family Disputes

Divorce Mediation

Child Custody

Parenting Plans

Workplace Grievances

General Conflict Resolution