The Montgomery Bar Association Mediation Program is now providing trained mediators for a low cost to help facilitate civil and family disputes.

Mediation, according to the Montgomery Bar Association’s website, “is a consensual process in which an impartial person (the “Mediator”) facilitates communication between conflicted parties to aid the parties in resolving the conflict.”

The mediation process allows the conflicted parties a chance to listen and talk to each other and consider each other’s perspectives. The goal is for the parties to come to an agreement voluntarily outside of court.

Mediation is available for civil matters including banking, business, contracts, creditor’s rights, employment, medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate, and landlord/tenant disputes.

Family Law mediation is also offered for custody, divorce, and support matters.

The Montgomery Bar Association Mediation Program is modeled upon the Chester County Bar Association Mediation Program which was established about eight years ago.

Mediators can help with both pre-litigation and active legal cases, leading to a reduction in court fees.

And since mediation is not dependent on a set court date, it can often lead to a quicker resolution, one with which both parties are generally more satisfied.

Information on how to apply for the mediation program for civil disputes is available on the MBA website. Information on mediation for family disputes is coming soon.

You can find more information on the Montgomery Bar Association Mediation Program at the Montgomery Bar Association website.

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