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Is Mediation Binding?

If the case is courtreferred, the agreement is as binding as if the case were decided by a judge. It cannot be appealed. In privately referred cases, the mediated agreement is a contract between the two parties.

Other Pennsylvania Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

Q: Who Is The Mediator?
A: The mediator is a volunteer who has successfully completed 24hour mediation training. The training includes communication, negotiation, and conciliation skills, … More
Q: What Happens If The Parties Cannot Reach An Agreement?
A: If an agreement cannot be reached in a case referred from court, the parties will be referred back to court.
Q: What If The Case Is Not Court- Referred?
A: The mediator may assist the parties in determining what they want to do next.
Q: Is It Confidential?
A: When the parities agree to mediate, they understand that the information obtains during intake, the mediation process, and followup is confidential and will not … More

Alternative Dispute Resolution Sub-categories

Arbitration

Mediation