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Mediation is a process in which the two sides of a dispute work with a neutral third party, a mediator, to reach an agreement that deals with all or some of the issues in dispute. Mediation is not couples counselling; it is a legal process intended to help resolve a dispute without going to court. Mediators are usually trained professionals, and lawyers who are family law mediators are specially accredited by the [http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca Law Society of British Columbia]. | Mediation is a process in which the two sides of a dispute work with a neutral third party, a mediator, to reach an agreement that deals with all or some of the issues in dispute. Mediation is not couples counselling; it is a legal process intended to help resolve a dispute without going to court. Mediators are usually trained professionals, and lawyers who are family law mediators are specially accredited by the [http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca Law Society of British Columbia]. | ||
This section provides a brief overview of mediation, a description of the mediation process, some tips for making the most of mediation, and an introduction to the mediation services offered through the provincial government. | This section provides a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> overview of mediation, a description of the mediation process, some tips for making the most of mediation, and an introduction to the mediation services offered through the provincial government. | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== |