Not every dispute needs a judge first

Mediation is often misunderstood as a procedural obstacle before litigation. The Greek article presents the mandatory initial session as something narrower and more useful: a structured first contact with the possibility of settlement.

The first session is not surrender

The strongest misconception is that attending mediation signals weakness. In reality, the process can clarify interests, costs and risks without forcing either side to give up its position at the start of the dispute.

When agreement becomes practical

The overview follows the article's point that a mediated agreement can acquire enforceability when the legal requirements are met. That makes preparation important, because the session may be either a formality or the beginning of a workable resolution.