ADR gives parties in dispute the opportunity to work through disputed issues with the help of a neutral third party. It is generally faster and less expensive than going to court.
When used appropriately,
Save a lot of time by allowing resolution in weeks or months, compared to court, which can take years.Save a lot of money, including fees for lawyers and experts, and work time lost. Put the parties in control (instead of their lawyers or the court) by giving them an opportunity to tell their side of the story and have a say in the final decision.Focus on the issues that are important to the people in dispute instead of just their legal rights and obligations.Help the people involved come up with flexible and creative options by exploring what each of them wants to achieve.Preserve relationships by helping people co-operate instead of creating one winner and one lose. Reduce stress from court appearances, time and cost.