The Delaware Joint Petition for Mediation (Sword format) is a legal document used to initiate a process of mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for parties in the state of Delaware. Mediation is a voluntary process in which an impartial third party, the mediator, helps the parties to a dispute to reach a mutually acceptable resolution. This document is used to formally begin the process of mediation and to provide the court with the information necessary to determine if the parties are qualified for mediation. The Delaware Joint Petition for Mediation (Sword format) is a simple two-page document that can be filled out and submitted to the court. The form requires the names of the parties, their contact information, the nature of the dispute, and the requested relief. It also provides the court with an explanation of the parties' agreement to enter into the mediation process, and the agreement of the parties to abide by the rules and procedures set forth by the court. The Delaware Joint Petition for Mediation (Sword format) is available in two variations. The “Standard” version is suitable for most disputes, while the “Special” version is suitable for complex cases involving multiple parties and issues. Both versions require the parties to pay a fee to the court in order to initiate the mediation process.