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While courts can mandate that certain cases go to mediation, the process remains "voluntary" in that the parties are not required to come to agreement. The mediator does not have the power to make a decision for the parties, but can help the parties find a resolution that is mutually acceptable.

Mediation is always available to help Ohio couples work out their divorce disputes, but sometimes it's mandatory.

Any party may file a written objection to the ADR referral order within 10 days of the date of the order. The court shall review the objection and make a timely ruling after its receipt. If the court finds a reasonable basis for the objection, it will sustain the objection and withdraw the mediation order.

Ohio mediation process Typically, the mediator will meet with you and the other party together so that time isn't wasted and there are no communication mishaps. In some cases (such as if there is a history of substance abuse, anger issues, etc.), the mediator may meet with the parties separately.

Mediators may only make certain reports to a court. Mediators must tell parties about possible conflicts of interest the mediator may have that may affect the mediator's impartiality, whether or not parties ask. Mediators must tell parties their qualifications to mediate, but only when asked by a party.

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.