Summary: Litigation vs Mediation
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| Loss of control |  |
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| Destroys relationships | |
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| Protects children | |
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| Private and confidential | |
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| High cost/depletes assets | |
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| Time-efficient and convenient | |
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| Optimal (win-win) outcomes | |
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| Compromised (lose-lose) outcomes | |
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| Preserves parties’ dignity | |
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