Practical Law Presentations Mediation Questions to Ask Yourself If You're Considering Using Mediation (download this info. as a word doc. -- includes Tips for Preparing for Mediation) Can I make decisions about my conflict on my own? Can I speak for myself? What is the problem I'm concerned about, and why does it trouble me? What do I want? What are my facts? What information or documents do I need to show what happened? Do I want to continue a relationship with the other person?  Do I have a choice? Can I focus on the problem, not on the person? Am I willing to compromise? Do I want someone else to decide my case? Am I willing to talk directly with the other person? Am I willing to explore different solutions to the conflict? What steps am I willing to take to help correct the problem? Do I want to make a public example of the wrongs the other side did? How can I be sure the other person will uphold his/her part of the agreement? What can I do if we can't come to an agreement? >>Mediation Home >>Researching Local Programs & Experts >>Planning Your Program >>Choosing Mediation Over Litigation >>Tips for Preparing for Mediation >>Questions to Ask Yourself if You Are Considering Using Mediation >>Tips on Settling Parenting Issues >>Tips for Speakers >>National Dispute Resolution Organizations >>Additional Resources Reaching the Community Home | Practical Law Presentations Home