Mediation :

Mediation is a process available for parties to a lawsuit who are interested in resolving their disputes without a trial. Mediation is used by the court when it is apparent that both parties are interested in negotiating an agreement. In mediation, a third-party neutral person (mediator) assists the disputing parties to generate options for reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. The mediator helps define areas of agreement and disagreement, but does not impose a settlement.