Mediation vs. Litigation

How do parties usually end up in conciliation?

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Most (although not all) conciliation clients come to the process after hitting and impasse in litigation. With the Covid crisis drastically reducing access to courts, many parties and their attorneys are now seeking conciliation where judges are simply not available. Conciliation often represents a middle ground between fully committing to mediation vs. continuing with litigation. … How do parties usually end up in conciliation?

How is conciliation different from going to trial in a courtroom?

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First and foremost, a conciliator is not subject to the scheduling and time constraints of a trial court judge. Conciliations can generally be scheduled quickly, based on flexible schedule – in contrast to the months (or years) of delay parties experience in the trial court. In some ways, family law conciliation is similar to how … How is conciliation different from going to trial in a courtroom?