Mediation is a confidential process in which a neutral and impartial third party helps people in conflict communicate, understand each other’s perspectives, and work toward a mutually acceptable agreement. The mediator does not take sides, provide legal advice, or make decisions. Rather, the mediator guides the discussion to explore problem solving and the potential resolution of the conflict.
The Office of Mediation & Diversion Services facilitates both Court Ordered and non-Court Ordered Mediations. Parties involved in Small Claims, County Civil, Circuit Civil, Family Law and Dependency cases may be Court Ordered to mediation. There are situations in which parties involved with a Family law case may agree to mediate without a Court Order. Our office also facilitates Community Mediations, which is an effort to resolve a dispute without the filing of a lawsuit. Please click on the links to your left to explore these subjects in greater detail.
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