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More people are turning to mediation to resolve conflicts in areas such as divorce, neighbor and consumer problems, and small business disputes. Mediation is popular because it's a quick, cheap and fair way to resolve disputes. Recognizing this, courts are also beginning to require people to use mediation to settle custody disputes, small claims cases and even civil suits. How to Mediate Your Dispute takes you through the mediation process from start to finish. Lawyer and professional mediator Peter Lovenheim shows you how to: choose a mediator prepare a case go through the mediation process arrive at win-win agreements How to Mediate Your Dispute also includes detailed chapters on the types of cases often taken to mediation--divorce, business disputes, consumer claims and more.