Cooperative Divorce Center

Private mediation is an informal and non-adversarial process where a neutral third-person ("Mediator") can help you reach a mutually acceptable and voluntary resolution of your legal dispute or conflict. In private mediation, decision making rests with the participants rather than a Judge or Hearing Officer.

Mediations are always confidential and take place away from the courthouse, completely off the record. Mediation can also take place prior to the filing of a lawsuit and does not always require strict compliance with the rules of procedure.