Translation

調停 / 仲介 / 調停手続き

Meaning

Mediation is a dispute-resolution process in which a neutral mediator helps parties communicate and reach their own agreement. The mediator does not normally impose a binding decision.

Examples

• 両親は親権をめぐる争いを調停に持ち込みました。
  The parents took their custody dispute to mediation.
• 調停により、裁判なしで和解に至りました。
  Mediation helped them reach a settlement without trial.