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Mediation vs Litigation - Choose the Right Path

Mediation vs Litigation

Choose the path that protects your family's future and preserves your dignity

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Mediation

The Collaborative Path Forward

  • ● Cooperative, Amicable
  • ● You are in Control of process
  • ● Private & Confidential (comfortable office)
  • ● You Control Length of Time (months)
  • ● Expense: You Control
  • ● Fair, Objective, Compassionate
  • ● Give and Take
  • ● See Both Sides
  • ● Compassionate, Empathetic
  • ● You are Educated & Guided
  • ● Concern for Children's Best Interests
  • ● Less Stress
  • ● Work Together
  • ● Comfortable Environment
  • ● Addresses Future Issues, Relationship
  • ● Sensible & Responsible Negotiation
  • ● Ongoing Working Relationship with Spouse and Children
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Litigation

The Traditional Court Battle

  • ● Adversarial, Confrontational & Combative
  • ● Attorneys/Judge Control process
  • ● Public (cold, intimidating courtroom)
  • ● Attorneys Control Length of Time (Year + 2)
  • ● Expense: Attorneys Control
  • ● Biased, Partisan, One-Sided
  • ● Fight to the finish
  • ● Combative, Confrontational
  • ● Attorney Dictates
  • ● Children may be used as Pawns
  • ● Stressful
  • ● Work Against Each Other
  • ● Unfamiliar, Intimidating Courtroom
  • ● Get the Most You Can Now
  • ● All-or-Nothing Mentality
  • ● Often Results in Hurt Feelings and Irreparably Damaged Relationships
70%
Cost Savings
vs. Traditional Litigation
3-6
Months
Average Resolution Time
18+
Months
Average Court Battle
5x
Higher Costs
Than Mediation

Choose the Path that Protects Your Family

Don't let your family dispute become a costly, stressful court battle. Our expert mediators will guide you to a fair, dignified resolution.

Start Your Mediation Journey

Our Offices

Cape Town
20th Floor, 2 Long Street
Cape Town, 8000
Melkbosstrand
Suite 104, The Atlantic Beach Hotel
Cnr Commaille Road & 13th Ave
Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, 7441
Paarl
Morgenzon St, Northern Paarl
Paarl, 7646

Contact Us

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +27 21 419 7115

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