If you heard this on Unlitigate It, or found it another way, this is a short, private check-in. It takes about five minutes and gives you a clearer picture of what a conflict is costing you beyond the legal issue itself, so you can walk into your next conversation (with a lawyer, a mediator, or the other side) already knowing what matters most to you.
Before you start
Hidden costs are the ones that don't show up on an invoice. Some you can calculate: hours lost, fees paid, deals delayed. Others you can only feel: the weight on your decision-making, the strain on a relationship, the toll on your peace of mind. Both are real costs, whether you're facing this as a business or in your own life.
What this is: a preliminary, private self-assessment, not a legal test or a diagnosis.
Who it's for: anyone facing a conflict, whether this is all new to you, you've heard of ADR/mediation but aren't sure it's for you, or you already know the landscape well.
What to do with it: use the summary to think it through on your own, or bring it to your first conversation with a lawyer or mediator so that conversation starts from what actually matters to you, not just the legal issue.
What it gives you: a clearer reflection of where things stand, so you can name what matters most to you before deciding your next step. Nothing in it should be treated as legal advice.
New to this? A 60-second explainer
Litigation means taking a dispute to court, where a judge decides the outcome for you.
ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) is a general term for resolving a dispute without going to court: through negotiation, mediation, or a similar process.
Mediation is one form of ADR: a private, confidential conversation with an independent mediator who helps both sides find their own resolution, rather than having one imposed on them.
Select the option that best reflects your situation.
What best describes the dispute?
💷 Money
How significant are the direct costs, lost value, or financial uncertainty created by this dispute?
⏱ Time
How much of your time, bandwidth, or capacity is this dispute absorbing?
🤝 Relationships and reputation
How much is this affecting trust, collaboration, or your standing with people who matter?
🧠 Headspace and health
How much mental load, stress, or disrupted sleep and wellbeing is this creating?
Your assessment summary
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This assessment is preliminary and for private, informal use. It is not legal advice and does not consider your specific documents or facts. To speak with Sharon directly, use the booking link on the right or email mediation@sharonmutizira.com. See our privacy notice for how any details you submit here are handled.
Not legal advice. This tool is a preliminary, informal assessment only. It does not review your documents or the facts of your case, and nothing in it should be treated as legal advice. Every dispute is assessed on its own facts and merits; this is simply a starting point for that conversation.
