The Maryland Judiciary recognizes that in appropriate cases people may achieve more satisfactory outcomes in a less time consuming and less expensive manner by using mediation. Mediation provides an opportunity to resolve many disputes permanently and effectively and provides the courts with a mechanism to relieve overburdened dockets and help prevent disputes from escalating or continuing beyond a trial.
| The More You Know... | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Interested in mediation? Learn about what to expect. |
||
| What is mediation? |
In mediation, a trained mediator helps people in conflict have a conversation, and, when appropriate, reach an agreement that meets everyone’s needs. |
|
| What is the mediator’s role? |
The mediator’s role is to:
|
|
| What are mediation frameworks? |
Different mediators have different approaches to their role as mediator. The common mediation models in Maryland can be found here. |
|
| Why should I try it? |
Mediation is:
|
|
| What disputes are appropriate for mediation? |
|
|