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Early Settlement Mediation - Central Program
Funded by the Administrative Office of the Courts - In Partnership with the
Cleveland County Commissioners
Preparing for Mediation
Adequate preparation for mediation will assist in creating a more productive mediation environment. Although it is helpful to come to the mediation with proposed solutions it is also necessary to have a willingness to listen to alternative suggestions. The mediator will assist participants in developing their own win-win solutions.
Several preparation guides are provided on this website including:
Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Mediation: To help familiarize parties with the facilitative style mediation used by Early Settlement.
Family and Divorce Mediation Preparation Guide: Assists participants with preparation for family and divorce cases
Preparation Guide for Small Claims, Civil, and Real Estate Cases: Prepares participants for the types of cases listed within the title
Preparing for Mediation with Early Settlement - A Brief Guide for Attorneys: Information for preparing clients to mediate specifically with Early Settlement
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