Lawyer-supported mediation

Okay kiddo, when two people have a disagreement or problem, they can go to court and ask a judge to make a decision for them. But sometimes, they don't want to go to court because it takes a lot of time and money. That's where lawyer-supported mediation comes in.

Mediation is when the two people meet with a third person called a mediator. This mediator helps them talk about their problem and come up with a solution that works for both of them. The mediator doesn't make a decision for them, but they help the people figure out what they want to do.

Now, sometimes, the people who have the problem want to bring their lawyers with them to mediation. That way, their lawyers can help them talk about their legal rights and make sure they don't agree to something that's not fair or legal.

So, lawyer-supported mediation is just mediation with lawyers. The lawyers can help their clients understand the legal issues involved and make sure they get a fair outcome. And because the people are working together to come up with a solution, it usually takes less time and money than going to court.

Does that make sense, kiddo?