MEDIATION DEPARTMENT
Mediation Program
“We don’t see things the way they are.
We see things the way we are.” — Anias Nin
WHAT IS MEDIATION?
Meditation is a process held
in an informal confidential setting. A
neutral third party assists the litigants as they work towards a mutually
acceptable resolution of a dispute.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The mediator leads the
discussion between the parties. The mediator does not decide the case, but
guides the parties to a mutually agreeable settlement agreement to avoid a
judge or jury deciding the outcome of your case.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEDIATION?
·
Mediation is less
expensive for litigants
·
Mediation
promotes communication and cooperation
·
Mediation is
confidential--it avoids public disclosure of personal problems and benefits
children by reducing the stress around them
·
Less time is
needed to reach a conclusion than in traditional litigation
·
You get an
opportunity to be heard and participate in the proceedings — you control the
decision
·
Allows for the
opportunity for creative solutions to the dispute
·
Helps you move on
with your life
WHAT TYPES OF CASES MAY BE MEDIATED?
Civil Domestic Grandparent visitation
Neighborhood disputes Shared Parenting
Property Disputes Contested Custody
WHAT IS THE COST OF MEDIATION?
The cost of the mediation is
$50.00 for each party.
For more information contact: Mailing Address
Leslie Mack,
419.562.5771 ext.1141 Mediation
Department