Mediation gives participants control over the outcome.
Colorado Mediators & Arbitrators resolves common types of disputes that hit our communities closest to home: Divorce & Family, Real Estate, and Small Business Disputes. We balance quality, cost, and efficiency. We always welcome Pro se Parties.
Mediation is the preferred method of resolving common disputes that affect our community members, family matters, real estate, small business & contractual matters.
One of the primary roles of a mediator is to act as an advocate for fairness and fair processes. The vast majority of our clients attend mediation pro se (representing themselves) and are extremely satisfied with the resulting agreements. Clients are free to bring their attorney to mediation or consult with a lawyer at any point during the mediation process.
Mediation can be voluntary or court-ordered. Colorado courts order mediation when unresolved issues remain prior to the final hearing, regardless of whether parties are pro se or represented by an attorney. Mediated agreements are voluntarily entered into. The mediator does not have authority to impose a decision in the matter and does not act as legal counsel for any party.
More than 90% of participants settle their dispute with terms & conditions that both parties can accept and agree to. The Mediator generates options for settlement, negotiating the parties’ stated priorities, wants, and needs. Choosing from various options gives participants greater satisfaction with both the process and the result.
MEDIATION...
Faster than Litigation:
Costs Less Than a Court Trial:
Preserves Relationships:
Reduces Future Conflict:
Business and Real Estate Mediation Cases are generally scheduled within 30 – 45 days of submitting the matter to Colorado Mediators & Arbitrators. In contrast, it is common for litigation to drag on for over a year.
Divorce & Family: Couples who mediate with us frequently complete all court-required paperwork and agreements by the status conference date, scheduled approximately 42 days after filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation.
Mediation is successful in addressing many common disputes outside of litigation or a court trial process. Our fees start at $1,500 per spouse for divorce or legal separation and $750 for real estate or small business matters. By comparison, it is not unusual to retain an attorney with initial outlays of $5,000 – $20,000 per party for legal fees and costs.
Parties retain control over the outcome of a dispute within a mediated process. Unlike litigation where a judge or jury decides your fate, a mediated settlement is completely dependent on the parties agreeing to the terms. Mediation is a safe format to openly address and resolve issues with a trained negotiator who guides the conversation toward a settlement.
Mediation is Confidential, which protects family privacy, co-worker’s reputations, and business relationships.
Participants have the opportunity to discuss the events that led to the dispute and are often able to learn ways to avoid or address similar situations more effectively in the future. Parties in Mediation collaborate and give their written approval for the MOU, also called Memorandum of Understanding, which is a formal agreement that can be filed with the court for enforcement and used for future reference.