Mediation is a process for resolving disputes
where parties in conflict work together with the help of a neutral
facilitator to find resolutions
that are agreeable to all.
- Mediation is:
- voluntary,
- private and confidential,
- efficient and economical.
- Results flow from both parties' commitment to take responsibility
for finding a mutually satisfactory resolution.
- Trust grows as parties work together to implement solutions.
- Relationships
are preserved and strengthened.
The purpose of the MEDIATION CENTER OF SAN JOAQUIN
COUNTY is to provide our community with education and services
to build the use of mediation as a peaceful way to resolve
disputes. Mediation provides a means for all parties involved
to take responsibility
for making their own decisions and arriving a workable solutions. The objectives are:
- to reduce conflicts between individuals, and/or between
individuals and the community;
- to reduce court backlogs by
being an alternative to the court justice system;
- to be
a referral source to aid police/sheriff/emergency responders
to reduce conflict in the community;
- to instill in individuals
the skills for resolving future conflicts and, to live peacefully
in a multi-cultural community;
- to provide an orientation
and training program for mediator and other facilitators;
- to educate the community about alternative dispute resolution
and its benefits for the entire community.
DIVORCE MEDIATION INFORMATION
WHAT IS DIVORCE MEDIATION?
Mediation is a process for handling conflict in which the parties
involved voluntarily meet with a trained, impartial mediator,
to resolve their dispute. The mediator does not decide the outcome,
but helps the parties reach their own agreement on issues of
custody, support and division of property. An agreement is reached
when both parties are satisfied with all of the terms.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING DIVORCE MEDIATION?
Mediation sessions are informal but structured discussions guided
by the mediator. Both parties are given the opportunity to speak
without interruption, describing their view of the marriage and
the issues arising out of its dissolution. The mediator structures
the discussions to help clarify the issues and move toward an
agreement, called a Marital Settlement Agreement. Witnesses and
attorneys generally do not attend mediation sessions.
Please visit our website for additional information.
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