What is Mediation? | Family Mediation Ireland ®

-a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by an impartial third party (a mediator / mediators)

-the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement

-a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or “appropriate dispute resolution”, aims to assist two (or more) disputants in reaching settlement of outstanding issues.

Mediation is an alternative method of resolving disputes. The mediator helps both sides reach an agreement rather than imposing a decision.

Mediators are not judges and do not provide parties with legal advice or impose conditions on parties.

The entire process is voluntary and requires the co-operation of both sides to work. It is commenced voluntarily and can be concluded at any point voluntarily.

A form of counselling

A substitute for legal advice

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