Law mediation (also called legal or court-referred mediation) is a voluntary or court-ordered process where a neutral third party—the mediator—helps disputing parties resolve their conflict outside of a courtroom. It can be used to resolve a wide range of issues, especially when the parties want a more collaborative, cost-effective, and confidential resolution. Common types of issues resolved through mediation include:

1. Family and Divorce Matters

• Divorce and separation agreements
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support and spousal support
• Division of property and debts
• Parenting plans

2. Civil Disputes

• Contract disputes (e.g., service agreements, lease disagreements)
• Landlord-tenant issues
• Neighbor or community disputes
• Property damage claims
• Consumer complaints

3. Real Estate and Property Conflicts

• Boundary or easement disputes
• Title or ownership disagreements
• Disputes between co-owners or joint tenants
• HOA (Homeowners Association) conflicts

4. Employment and Workplace Issues

• Wrongful termination
• Workplace discrimination or harassment
• Wage disputes
• Employment contract issues

5. Business and Commercial Disputes

• Partnership conflicts
• Business-to-business contract breaches
• Franchise or licensing disagreements
• Shareholder or investor disputes

6. Probate and Inheritance

• Disputes among heirs or beneficiaries
• Will contests
• Trust administration issues

7. Small Claims and Personal Injury

• Minor personal injury cases
• Small claims court matters
• Insurance disputes