Uses
In addition to dispute resolution, mediation can function as a means of dispute prevention, such as facilitating the process of contract negotiation. Governments can use mediation to inform and to seek input from stakeholders in formulation or fact-seeking aspects of policy-making. Mediation is applicable to disputes in many areas:
Family:
- Prenuptial/Premarital agreements
- Financial or budget disagreements
- Separation
- Divorce
- Alimony
- Parenting plans (child custody and visitation)
- Eldercare
- Family businesses
- Adult sibling conflicts
- Parent(s)/adult children
- Estates
- Medical ethics and end-of-life
Workplace:
- Wrongful termination
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Grievances
- Labor management
Public disputes:
- Environmental
- Land-use
Commercial:
- Landlord/tenant
- Homeowners' associations
- Builders/contractors/realtors/homeowners
- Contracts
- Medical malpractice
- Personal injury
- Partnerships
Other:
- School conflicts
- Violence-prevention
- Victim-Offender mediation
- Non-profit organizations
- Faith communities
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