Mediation

ND Family Mediation Program Mediations

6 hours of free services provided for almost all disputes affecting children

Begins with a confidential orientation meeting with the mediator and each party separately

Mediation can be done with attorneys present or without

Mediation can be done with all parties in one room or in two rooms

Mediations are confidential

Mediations, if successful produce a letter outlining a tentative resolution

These mediations are typically not binding until terms are later put in a signed agreement

Participants should bring in income information, cost of health insurance, child support calculation and documents showing asset and account values, and debt amounts

Sample documents

1. How to prepare for Mediation
2. Guide for Participants in Mediation
3. Discussion Topics for Mediation
4. Sample Divorce Distribution