It is a good idea to try to resolve or settle a dispute without going to court. Court cases take time and cost money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can try to resolve your dispute by negotiating directly with the other party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need help, you could arrange for an independent person to assist you both through a process called 'mediation'. If you reach an agreement, you should put it in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you settle (resolve) your dispute without going to court, here are some of the benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can take months for your matter to be finalised at court. You will also have to make time to prepare for and attend court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Money<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you start a case at court and you lose, the court will usually order you to pay the costs of the other party. These are called 'professional costs' or 'legal costs'. Likewise, if you choose to defend a case at court and you lose, the court will usually order you to pay legal costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if you win the case and the court orders the other party to pay your costs, this might not cover all of your expenses. For example, you won't be able to claim back wages you lost because you had to attend court and couldn't work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Stress<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Going to court can be stressful, especially if you don't have a lawyer to sort out the paperwork and do the talking in court. Before going to court, it is a good idea to think about the impact that a court case will have on you personally and whether it is worth the stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Uncertainty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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