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In the mediation process, the mediator helps the parties identify important issues, clarify misunderstandings, explore solutions, and negotiate a settlement rather than having a costly and time-consuming trial.

In domestic relations cases, a registered mediator must either be an attorney in good standing with the Supreme Court of Indiana, or hold a bachelor or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, and must complete 40 hours of Commission-approved domestic relations mediation training.

Arbitrator listens to facts and evidence and renders an award. Mediator helps the parties define and understand the issues and each side's interests. Parties present case, testify under oath. Parties vent feelings, tell story, engage in creative problem-solving.

Some court or tribunal processes may require mediation before the case can progress. As an example, many Indiana County Courts require mediation before a contested divorce will be put on the Court's docket.

(A) Mediation. This is an informal and nonadversarial process. The objective is to help the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement between or among themselves on all or any part of the issues in dispute. Decision-making authority rests with the parties, not the mediator.

There may be room for a compulsory step in commercial mediation processes where essentially it is about facilitating a negotiation towards a financial resolution. When it comes to workplace mediation, participating in mediation must remain voluntary ? but some compulsion to consider the mediation option is desirable.