Departments | Dispute Settlement | Divorce Mediation?
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What is Divorce Mediation? |
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How does Divorce Mediation Work? |
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Who are Divorce Mediators? |
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What are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation? |
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How do I obtain more information and scheduling assistance? |
Mediation is a conflict settlement experience which may be a better way to settle differences than a costly, stressful courtroom situation. During mediation, the parties control the decisions that affect the family, finances, business and life.
A mediator helps people examine their situation in terms of their needs and interests. In order to do this, appropriate information is gathered which may include:
Settlement possibilities are discussed and realistic agreements are developed to help assure everyone's goals are fairly met; especially the children.
The mediators are practicing attorneys, from 2-A Judicial District, who have completed specialized training in the ares of Family Law and Civil Litigation.
The Attorney-Mediator, selected by the parties, is an impartial person who helps people-in-conflict make practical decisions to settle the issues before them.
The primary goal of mediation is to reach agreement, as well as:
Contact the North Iowa Dispute Settlement Center at the main office in the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse:
telephone: (641)421-3119 or
toll free 1-800-773-8710
The parties select the Attorney-Mediator from a list supplied by the Dispute Center. The Attorney-Mediator will be contacted and mediation scheduled by the Dispute Center.
