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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.

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.

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.

Mediation is an informal and flexible dispute resolution process. The mediator's role is to guide the parties toward their own resolution. Through joint sessions and separate caucuses with parties, the mediator helps both sides define the issues clearly, understand each other's position and move closer to resolution.

Clear up misunderstandings, determine underlying interests and concerns, find areas of agreement, and. incorporate those areas into solutions devised by the parties themselves.

It may be easy to establish who is at fault, but you do not want to go into mediation saying things like, ?This is all your fault? or ?If not for you, I wouldn't have been injured.? Placing blame can raise the other party's guard, which could make them less likely to compromise.