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Before you start
Mediation seeks agreement rather than deciding guilt or liability.
Who is this guide for?
Parties seeking resolution without a judgment.
Tel Aviv's example includes court-referred small claims; not every transaction qualifies for municipal mediation.
The checklist
Define dispute/remedy
Agreement/timeline.
Mediation is not an investigation.
Check the body
Parties/case if relevant.
Not every business dispute is accepted.
Check party consent
Invitation/consent.
A mediator does not decide for the parties.
Prepare a focused meeting file
Focused evidence.
Do not share irrelevant sensitive records.
Document outcome and court dates
Agreement/closure.
Mediation requests do not automatically postpone hearings.
Official sources
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Frequently asked questions
Does mediation cancel an existing hearing?
Not automatically. Follow court orders and request the appropriate change if needed.
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