• traditional and non-traditional couples ending their relationships
  • employers and employees to resolve disputes
  • neighbors in dispute
  • parties to a contract in dispute
  • parties already in litigation

Mediation is the process by which parties in dispute come together and resolve their differences through the help of a trained and neutral intermediary.

Mediation can be used by:







If you are divorcing or separating, in dispute with a business, employer, or coworker, or in conflict with a neighbor or neighborhood association, and have a desire to resolve the issue,  no matter how difficult the issue seems, mediation can work. Mediation does not have to be a long, drawn-out process.  Simple matters can be resolved in one or two sessions.  More complex issues require more mediation.  However, mediation is a faster, less expensive process than litigation.

The goal of mediation is to reach a mutually equitable agreement outside of the court room.  The cost of mediation is about the same as the cost of one attorney.  Fees are determined by the amount of time spent in actual mediation, drafting of agreements and telephone calls.  Disputing parties generally split the cost of mediation equally.

Please call Mary York at 1-773-248-8887 to discuss your mediation needs.

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