16/02/2026
A mediation agreement is a written document in which the parties to a conflict record the agreements reached with the help of a mediator.
Why is it needed?
🔹 1. To formalize agreements legally
The agreement makes oral arrangements official and clear for both parties. It reflects the will of the parties, not the will of the court.
🔹 2. To prevent new conflicts
Clearly defined terms help avoid future disputes: who does what, by when, and in what manner.
🔹 3. To save time and money
Mediation and an agreement make it possible to avoid going to court or to resolve a dispute more quickly.
🔹 4. To preserve relationships
Unlike court proceedings, mediation focuses on compromise rather than on “one side winning.”
🔹 5. To give the agreement enforceable force
In some cases, a mediation agreement can be approved by a court and then becomes binding.
🔹 6. It also prevents the repeated emergence and consideration of the same dispute. Once certified, the mediation agreement has the force of a final act, which prevents reapplying to the court.
Where is a mediation agreement used?
It is commonly applied in:
💼 commercial disputes
👨👩👧👦 family conflicts (divorce, children, alimony)
🏠 housing matters
⚖️ labor disputes
🤝 corporate conflicts