Step 3: Select Dispute Resolution Method

This page is designed to help you select the most appropriate dispute resolution method for your dispute. Please work through the steps methodically. If additional information is required, contact Mediate Today as described in Step 4.

With regard to your dispute: Would you rather negotiate a settlement than go to Court?
Yes	No
CONTINUE	SELECT  LITIGATION
Is any aspect of the dispute about a potentially 'criminal'* matter, as opposed to a 'civil' matter? (*criminal matters can usually be defined as those that may warrant police involvement).
Yes	No
SEEK LEGAL ADVICE PRIOR TO CONTINUING	CONTINUE
Do you need a binding legal interpretation of a fundamental contract clause?
Yes	No
SELECT LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION	CONTINUE
Do you have a contract that requires arbitration to resolve any dispute that arises?
Yes	No
SELECT ARBITRATION	CONTINUE
Do you have a contract that requires arbitration to resolve any dispute that arises?
Yes	No
SELECT LITIGATION	CONTINUE

Is there a risk that a Court decision will not provide you with your preferred outcome?	Yes	No
It is important to maintain an ongoing business relationship?	Yes	No
Would it benefit your business to have the matter settled quickly?	Yes	No
Is the cost of settling the dispute an important factor?	Yes	No
Publicity about the dispute or its outcome should be avoided.	Yes	No
The dispute lends itself to a realistic, commercial settlement rather than a court's legalistic decision.	Yes	No
A full appreciation of my needs, interests, concerns and expectations, rather than legal rights, is most important.	Yes	No
A mediator may help defuse emotion or hostility which otherwise may bar a settlement and could improve communication between the parties.	Yes	No
Will direct negotiations or continued inaction deepen into litigation, increase hostility and inflexible positioning by either party?	Yes	No

IF YOU HAVE SELECTED 'YES' FOR ANY QUESTION THEN GO TO STEP 4.