Can I try mediation if I have already filed a case in court?
Yes! Many judges throughout the state strongly encourage parties to try to resolve problems on their own. If you resolve the problem before your court date, you do not have to have a hearing or trial in court, although you may have to file a form indicating that you have resolved the case. In many cases, mediation may save your having to take time off from work to go to court, and helps you avoid the confrontational court setting where parties present evidence against each other. You also avoid the possibility of entirely losing your case. If you try mediation but do not come to an agreement, you can still go to court.

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1. What is Mediation?
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