Sarah and Anthony commenced their relationship in 1998. In 2001 they were married, and in 2004 they started a family and now have three primary school aged children. In 2014, Sarah and Anthony decided to end their marriage but they do not agree on how much time each parent should get with the children. Neither Sarah nor Anthony wants to go through a court process and think that they will instead attend family mediation.
Which of the following would be an advantage of reaching an agreement through mediation?

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Sarah and Anthony commenced their relationship in 1998. In 2001 they were married, and in 2004 they started a family and now have three primary school aged children. In 2014, Sarah and Anthony decided to end their marriage but they do not agree on how much time each parent should get with the children. Neither Sarah nor Anthony wants to go through a court process and think that they will instead attend family mediation.  
 Which of the following would be an advantage of reaching an agreement through mediation?

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The matter would be decided in a more fair and balanced way by the mediator

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Sarah and Anthony would be able to create their own agreement that is binding and enforceable

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The lawyers would mediate the issues in court before a judge, thus saving Sarah and Anthony the emotional upheaval of having to argue with each other.

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There would be less costs involved

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