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| Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center Mission Statement |
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| The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center provides mediation services, trainings, and programs to assist people in the peaceful resolution of disputes while complimenting the judicial system. | |
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WHY USE MEDIATION? Mediation is faster, cheaper, and often more effective than litigation. Litigation can go on for years, while mediation is usually started and completed in a matter of a few weeks for even the most complex cases. Litigation can cost you everything you own and leave you bankrupt even if you win! Many lawsuits cost in excess of $10,000. The mediation of a case through a Dispute Resolution Center will cost considerably less. And most centers can work out a fee structure that works within your annual income. Litigation is “win/lose”. This means there is a winner and a loser, and someone else has control of the outcome. If you question people who have been through litigation you will find anger and bitterness lingering years after the case ended, even for the “winner”. Litigation may result in a judgment, but that is no guarantee. Studies show that people follow through on mediated agreements at a higher rate than they pay on judgments. Litigation often does not respect the needs of the individuals or their dignity. Many disputes are personal matters, but most court proceedings are public record. In mediation, the process is confidential and your privacy is respected. Mediation is centered on the need for people to truly hear each other on a deeper level than is possible in litigation. Mediation parties craft their own resolutions that work for them long term, rather than having a settlement imposed by a court. Mediation also allows parties the opportunity to work through emotional issues that are left unattended in the legal system. Parties who work through mediation have a much better chance of preserving on-going relationships. And mediation encourages parties to learn effective negotiation skills. Mediation can be one of the most gratifying ways to resolve conflict. |
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