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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. You should seek legal advice about your options at this stage.

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.

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.

(A) Mediation. This is an informal and nonadversarial process. The objective is to help the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement between or among themselves on all or any part of the issues in dispute. Decision-making authority rests with the parties, not the mediator.

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.

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.