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In domestic relations cases, a registered mediator must either be an attorney in good standing with the Supreme Court of Indiana, or hold a bachelor or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, and must complete 40 hours of Commission-approved domestic relations mediation training.

Some court or tribunal processes may require mediation before the case can progress. As an example, many Indiana County Courts require mediation before a contested divorce will be put on the Court's docket.

In the mediation process, the mediator helps the parties identify important issues, clarify misunderstandings, explore solutions, and negotiate a settlement rather than having a costly and time-consuming trial.

During mediation, the mediator will give each spouse an opportunity to voice their concerns and wishes, and then make helpful suggestions to resolve those issues. If you are able to agree, your plan is then sent to the judge, who will make it a binding agreement.

Civil mediations between two parties can be resolved in as little as one day, while on the other hand, divorcing couples may choose to meet a number of times over a period of days or weeks to resolve all of the issues that must be considered.

There are distinct phases in a mediation. Firstly, the mediator meets with each party separately to understand their experience of the conflict, their position and interests and what they want to happen next. During these meetings, the mediator will also seek agreement from the parties to a facilitated joint meeting.