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Common Mediation Questions<\/h1>\n
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Mediation can be an effective way of resolving legal disputes using a neutral third party. The process is often less expensive, faster, and more streamlined than litigation. However, many people aren’t familiar with mediation<\/a> and have questions about whether the process is right for them.<\/p>\r\n

This article will discuss some of the most common mediation questions and their answers. Topics such as whether a case can be mediated and whether a lawyer is needed are addressed.<\/p>\r\n

Can my case be mediated?<\/h2>\r\n

Typically, only civil cases can be mediated. One exception is that some nonviolent criminal matters, such as harassment, allow mediation. Typical legal matters that are mediated include:<\/p>\r\n