Many times parties taking part in mediation can collaborate. However, sometimes parties must be aggressive and hold their own ground. Whether the type of mediation involves child custody, divorce, or even just a simple dispute-resolution case, one must be aggressive and look tough. This prevents one party from getting taken advantage of by another party.
Aggressive Mediation
A party must plan for mediation, they must have a strategy and be prepared to threaten with continued litigation. This will help the party with negotiating leverage since neither party wants to take a dispute to court since it will cost exponentially more than mediation itself.
Obtaining an experienced attorney is also crucial in getting the outcome you want. An attorney certified in mediation will have the tools necessary to coach a party to obtain the most favorable outcome for themselves.