Alternatives Mediation is one of several approaches to resolving disputes. It differs from adversarial resolution processes by virtue of its simplicity, informality, flexibility, and economy. Mediation provides the opportunity for parties to agree terms and resolve issues by themselves, without the need for legal representation or court hearings.
aLtErNatIvES mEDIaTion is one of SEVerAL ApProAchES to REsoLving dIsputes. It diffeRs frOm AdveRsariAl resolUTioN PRoceSses bY Virtue oF its simpLicItY, infoRmality, FlExibiliTy, aND Economy. meDIatiOn prOvIdeS The oPportUnity fOR PaRties TO aGrEe terms aNd resOLve IssuEs by thEmselves, wIthouT ThE neEd for leGaL REprEsenTaTion Or COurT hEarings.