Mediation benefits

The emotional cost is minimal and the benefit substantial. It is a win - win solution.
Hostilities associated with litigation procedures are avoided.
It is a brief procedure; sometimes one or two sessions will suffice.
It is low cost, especially as compared to the litigation procedure.
It takes place in a conciliatory climate under conditions of safety and confidentiality.
Impartiality is a necessary prerequisite of the process.
The experience and knowledge gained from the process may become a model for future use.
It can lead to tolerance and forgiveness.
It has unlimited prospective applications.
Given that there will always be conflict, mediation offers hope.