Mediation is a voluntary or court ordered approach to resolving disputes using the assistance of an impartial third party. In mediation, the disputing parties control the outcome by deciding how to resolve the issues at hand. Mediation has been shown to provide effective resolutions to disputes, and can be faster, less expensive, and more satisfying to the parties than litigation. The final agreement is not imposed upon the disputants; instead the disputants design it according to their own interests. Lakeside mediation & Mobile Notary provides mediation services for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Fees are based on a sliding scale that takes into account income, family size, and amount of money in dispute.