Can mediation preserve a business or family relationship?
General Mediation
Answer
Yes. Because mediation emphasizes negotiated solutions rather than a winner-and-loser judgment, it can help parties continue working, doing business, co-parenting, or interacting after the immediate dispute ends. The process can also address communication protocols and future conduct.
Reviewed by Wayne Lazarus on September 13, 2026.
Reviewed by Wayne H. Lazarus, attorney with more than 50 years’ experience, member of the State Bar of Georgia and The Florida Bar, and of Alternative Dispute Resolution sections.
This information is educational and is not legal advice.