The Alaska Order of Referral to Mediation — Adult Guardianship is a court-ordered process that allows individuals to resolve disputes related to guardianship without the need for a formal hearing in court. There are two types of referrals: the Standard Referral and the Special Referral. The Standard Referral is initiated when the court decides that mediation is the most appropriate way to resolve an adult guardianship dispute. The Special Referral is initiated when the court has determined that an adult guardianship dispute is particularly complex and would benefit from the expertise of a trained mediator. Both Standard and Special Referrals involve the appointment of a mediator, the scheduling of a mediation session, and the resolution of the guardianship dispute. The goal of the referral process is to provide a fair, balanced, and efficient resolution to the dispute, and to protect the rights and interests of all parties involved.