In mediation, which statement is correct?

In mediation, which statement is correct?

• A. Mediators have the authority to decide the settlement
• B. Mediators decide the outcome if parties cannot agree
• C. Mediators do not have the authority to decide or impose a solution
• D. Mediation requires a court to approve the decision

Answer: (C)

In mediation, the mediator’s role is to facilitate dialogue, help parties identify interests, and explore options—not to decide or impose a settlement. The final agreement, if any, comes from the parties themselves and becomes binding only when they sign it; mediation is typically non-binding unless the parties voluntarily create a binding contract. Court involvement is not required for the mediation outcome, though a signed settlement can be filed or enforced through a court if needed. So the correct statement is that mediators do not have the authority to decide or impose a solution.

In mediation, the mediator’s role is to facilitate dialogue, help parties identify interests, and explore options—not to decide or impose a settlement. The final agreement, if any, comes from the parties themselves and becomes binding only when they sign it; mediation is typically non-binding unless the parties voluntarily create a binding contract. Court involvement is not required for the mediation outcome, though a signed settlement can be filed or enforced through a court if needed.

So the correct statement is that mediators do not have the authority to decide or impose a solution.