Mediating Domestic Relations Matters

Domestic relations mediation provides parents with the opportunity to communicate, cooperate, and, with the assistance of a neutral third party, resolve disputes regarding custody or parenting time. Parties often find this rewarding, because they make the decisions instead of the judge or referee at a court proceeding or trial.

If an agreement is reached during mediation, that agreement must be put in writing and signed by the parties.

The friend of the court must provide, either directly or by contract, domestic relations mediation to assist the parties in voluntarily settling any dispute concerning child custody or parenting time. See the Model Friend of the Court Handbook for information on alternative dispute resolution and friend of the court mediation.

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