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Mediation of Temporary Issues: Court approved mediators have agreed to limit their rates to no more than $150 per hour for mediation of temporary issues. The parties are responsible for the cost of mediation. However, if you qualify, the Court will help you pay for the cost of mediation.

Although people who have a court case can be ordered to try mediation, once you have begun the mediation process, reaching an agreement is voluntary. Even if you don't reach an agreement, you still have all the rights available to you as if you had not participated at all.

Property issues may require a private mediator, the cost of which is typically split among the parties. You can expect to spend at least $300.00 per hour for a good mediator, the cost of which is usually divided with your spouse. Mediation is confidential and non-binding.

There may be room for a compulsory step in commercial mediation processes where essentially it is about facilitating a negotiation towards a financial resolution. When it comes to workplace mediation, participating in mediation must remain voluntary ? but some compulsion to consider the mediation option is desirable.

A mediator shall conduct mediation in an impartial manner and avoid conduct that gives the appearance of partiality. ?Impartial manner? means freedom from favoritism, bias, or prejudice in word, action or appearance, and includes a commitment to assist all participants.

Is Mediation Mandatory in Michigan? Unlike other states that require that spouses attend mediation before going to trial, there is no such requirement in Michigan. However, a judge may sometimes order that the spouses attempt to resolve their divorce through mediation before they go to court.