Mediation Vs. Litigation: (source divorcenet.com)
Mediation has been found to be an effective solution in resolving approximately 75% of all cases and reducing the trial docket of courts throughout the country. Mediation usually proves less costly and time-consuming than litigation because the mediation process focuses on solutions immediately. In mediation, there are no attendant costs, such as filing fees, expert witness fees, and extensive photocopying and exhibit preparation costs. Furthermore, parties normally share mediation fees, reducing the costs incurred by each side. Conflicts that may take years in court can be resolved in days, and at a fraction of the cost, through mediation.
Mediation is highly effective, and while it has been under-utilized for quite some time, it has now become a permanent part of the litigation landscape.