Alaska Request for Court Sponsored Guardianship Mediation is a process by which a third-party mediator is appointed by the court to facilitate a discussion between two parties who are involved in a guardianship dispute. This process is used to try to resolve conflicts between guardians, custodians, or other parties that involve decisions regarding the health, safety, and welfare of a child or incapacitated person. There are two types of Alaska Request for Court Sponsored Guardianship Mediation: voluntary mediation and court-ordered mediation. In voluntary mediation, the parties involved agree to the process and work together to reach an agreement. In court-ordered mediation, the court appoints a mediator to facilitate discussions between the parties and reach an agreement. Both types of mediation involve the mediator guiding the parties through the process and helping them reach a mutually beneficial outcome.