What Happens If the Other Person Refuses to Mediate? A U.S. Guide to Your Options, Risks, and Next Steps
Introduction When the other person refuses mediation, it does not automatically mean you lose your case, that mediation is over forever, or that you have to accept whatever they demand. The real answer depends on one important question: Was mediation voluntary, required by a contract, or ordered by a court? That distinction can change what […]
How Can Mediation Services Help With a High-Conflict Divorce? A Practical U.S. Guide for 2026
Introduction A high-conflict divorce is not simply a divorce with more arguments. It can involve repeated accusations, hostile communication, financial disputes, parenting battles, refusal to compromise, or controlling behavior. Mediation can reduce some of that conflict but it is not appropriate for every high-conflict case. The right question is not simply, “Can mediation work?” It […]