ADR

Question 1

mediation

Answer 1

. a neutral mediator helps the parties to reach a solution to the dispute
. parties sometimes in separate rooms/ locations- mediator acts as facilitator
. can attend together- family disputes, no domestic abuse
. parties control process- can withdraw
. mediator only offer opinion if asked to
. parties reach compromise + agreement acceptable to both themselves
. often used family disputes over children + financial issues
. parties show have attempted mediation before court proceedings
. charities (eg. Relate) offer mediation service

Question 2

mediation- more formal method

Answer 2

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