Learn about civil mediation and how it can help parties in disputes reach a solution without going to court. Find resources, search for a mediator, and learn about the standards of conduct for …

The mediator assigned to the case will use a process called “shuttle diplomacy” to facilitate the mediation. This means that each party will be in separate rooms the entire time, and the …

Consider mediation or a similar settlement process to resolve custody, parenting time and financial issues before filing for divorce. This allows you and the other party to come up with a …

Prior to mediation, the mediator will usually ask the attorneys to prepare a brief summary of the issues in dispute. Then, at the mediation session, the mediator will ask attorneys and their …

The purpose of the conference is to explain the mediation process, set ground rules, identify any potential conflicts and those persons with negotiating authority needed to participate in the …

Contested divorces involve disagreements on issues like custody, support, and asset division, requiring court involvement and extended timelines. Uncontested divorces have mutual …

The Lemon Law brochure breaks down how to resolve cases in CDR programs. The Civil Mediation Program Resource Materials document provides more detail on the program. It …

Mediation is designed to assist with settling court cases in an informal, cooperative manner. The court maintains a roster of approved mediators or private non-roster mediation services also …

Please complete and return to the CDR Point Person immediately after the mediation is concluded or upon returning the case to the court for other reasons. The list of CDR Point …

It is imperative to begin requesting mediation as soon as possible following a notice of foreclosure. The first step in the process is to file for mediation services.