Mediation can help parties communicate effectively, focus on mutual interests, and work toward agreements that are fair and lasting. These approaches are especially helpful in family matters, allowing families to maintain more control over outcomes.
Additional Resources:
- Family Mediator List
- Local Rule 14.08
- Local Rule 14.09
- Standardized Forms: Family
- Parenting Education
The 17th Circuit Court Family Mediation Program for child custody, visitation and removal provides a way for parents to work out child custody and placement agreements with the assistance of a neutral third party. All mediators who participate in this program have extensive training and must be approved by the Presiding Judge of the Family Division.
The Program for Mediation of Financial Issues in Domestic Relations Cases assists willing parties by involving them and their counsel in the resolution of financial issues through a financially focused mediation process.
