Despite our tough outer exterior, It's human nature to want to solve problems, resolve conflict, and make peace.  Mediation provides the opportunity to meet confidentially with a trained unbiased facilitator who will try to lead the parties through the minutia of pride and anger to an acceptable solution.Time and assets are usually in short supply. The priority of most people invoived in conflict is not to punish and damage the other party.  They seek a fair solution but are unable to negotiate effectively because of tension and hard feelings.  Mediation may be the answer.  It can take place before or during the court process.