The Belmont Franklin Group has teamed up with the most prestigious mediation company to reach accords without the protracted headache, time and expense of going to court. Their team of experienced mediators and attorneys comprises a broad range of skill sets, giving us unparalleled ways to resolve even the most complex and contentious disputes. What is Mediation? Mediation is the process whereby the parties attempt to negotiate a settlement. In the justice court system this is done by having the parties appear at the court house on a scheduled date. The court assigns an independent mediator to oversee the process. Many times the mediator will have an initial meeting with all of the parties and then separate them into different rooms. At this point the mediator will shuttle back and forth between the rooms to see if an agreement can be reached. The Mediation Process is Confidential Many people worry that by submitting an offer to settle that it will be used against them if the case proceeds to trial. You need not worry as all of the information discussed in the mediation process is confidential and cannot be used at trial. Further, the mediator cannot be called as a witness by either of the parties. What if I don’t Want to Settle? While in some courts it is mandatory that you attend mediation, there is no requirement that you reach a settlement. If the terms are not what you consider fair then you can agree not to settle the case and a trial date will be set. The decision whether to settle your case or not is totally up to you. But at the end of the day, it is up to you. The Belmont Franklin Group offers mediation services for: •Foreclosures •Student Loans •IRS Tax Debt •Wage Garnishments
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 23:30:44 +0000
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