MacDonaldMediation.com - Golden Rule Mediation & Arbitration Services

"In the majority of cases, when people are willing to work together with a mediator and cooperate, it is possible to reach satisfactory solutions that reflect the best possible outcome for everyone."

Life Happens, Conflicts Happen. And no matter how carefully we plan our lives, problems and conflict occur. Sometimes conflicts are minor, and with time we are able to resolve them. But when issues flare up, and resentment, anger, blame or misunderstandings occur, then we have conflict. Unresolved conflict can be stressful, time-consuming and costly. MacDonaldMediation.com's trained, experienced mediators have the skills to make a difference and assist you in examining issues in a productive way.

What is Mediation?

• Mediation is Voluntary - It encourages cooperative problem solving. Your neutral mediator maintains order during the mediation and makes certain both sides are heard. The mediator is not an advocate. The mediator does not decide the outcome. The mediator assists people in communicating and reaching their own agreements.
• Mediation is Simple - The basics of Dispute Resolution are simple. Two parties are in dispute. One side contacts the other with the option of mediation instead of litigation. Both parties agree on what method of Dispute Resolution will best suit their situation.
• Qualified Neutrals - We have attorneys and mediators who are Rule 114 qualified neutrals. A qualified neutral must be certified through continuing legal education courses. Maintaining certification as a neutral requires continuing legal education credits every year. In Mediation you create your own agreement. Research has shown that people are more likely to abide by agreements they create.
• Legally Trained Mediator - While a neutral does not have to be an attorney, a legally trained neutral is usually the best option. Most disputes have legal implications. Lawyers are better equipped to handle the legal aspects of Dispute Resolution. A mediator that is also a lawyer can take the facts and figure out how the law applies.

What Types Of Conflicts Does MacDonaldMediation.com Handle?

Our mediators handle all types of conflict including:

• Family Law – Divorce, Custody, Parenting Plans, Joint Parenting, Child Support, Alimony, Paternity, Post-Divorce issues, Stepparent Adoption and Adoption Plans.
• Wills & Probate – Will Contests, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Probate and Trust and Estate Administration disputes.
• Employer & Employee – Grievances, harassment, workplace disputes, hiring / supervision, wrongful discharge, discrimination, family owned businesses.
• Business & Consumer – Corporations, partnerships, contracts, business break up, business sale / purchase, problems with goods and services.
• Injury - Personal Injury, work injury, motor vehicle accidents, insurance disputes, wrongful death, property damage.
• Real Estate – Purchase and sale contracts, construction, mechanic liens, closings, title problems, landlord / tenant.
• Property and Small Claims – Accidents, return of money or property, vandalism, property damage.

MacDonaldMediation.com Does It All

• Mediation or Arbitration – The dispute begins in mediation and then moves to arbitration if a mutually agreed upon decision in mediation cannot be reached. The parties can agree to an arbitrator and agree to move the matter on to arbitration. The arbitrator can then make the decision based on the situation presented.
• Non-binding Arbitration – The arbitrator makes the decision, but either party, if unsatisfied, can move towards litigation. The participants decide beforehand whether the arbitrator’s decision is going to be non-binding or binding.
• Binding Arbitration – Once the arbitrator’s decision is made it is permanent and legally binding. However, both parties have time to appeal before this occurs.
• Early Neutral Evaluation – We provide early neutral evaluation services, sometimes incorporating neutral professionals to assist parties, including accountants, financial planners, and those working with children such as parenting consultants, parenting time expeditors, guardians, custody evaluators.
• Collaborative & Cooperative Law – We provide Collaborative services where parties, their attorneys, and any other collaborative professionals plan together to craft an agreement to avoid contentious court proceedings.
• Moderated Settlements – Many courts order mediation before allowing the case to be heard by a judge. The popularity of dispute resolution in a wide variety of cases is due in part to court mandates. We provide mediators who are attorneys and participate in moderate settlements in court cases and at the courthouse with your Judge available to place settlements on the record.

Why Use MacDonaldMediation.com - Golden Rule Mediation & Arbitration?

• Convenient – We can schedule your mediation promptly after your call, and assist you in reaching solutions to problems you are experiencing.
• Confidential – Your mediation will take place in a neutral and private setting. The information you share remains private and protected.
• Affordable – Mediation is less time consuming, more efficient, and costs less than litigating.
• Flexible - Mediation allows you to create the best possible solution.
• Immediate – You will not have to wait for a judge or jury to determine the outcome of your case. Result can happen fast.