What is involved in mediation and how does it differ from arbitration?

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I guess Answers doesn't know everything. sigh. Somewhere I got the idea that mediation is to help two parties to come to agreement on their own, while arbitrators make a decision binding on both parties. The sides only agree up front to go with the aribtration unless it is ordered by the court and then presumably they have no choice. I think the court can do that. If they call that binding arbitration, I imagine there must be non-binding as well with the arbitrator drawing up a conclusion which both parties can accept or not. Most lawers will give you the first half hour or hour for free and answer some questions over the phone. Of course they would be a better source then I am. luv The attorney of the day at the DA's office answers question also.