Voluntary Mediation Program

• Parents with open cases in the 7th District involving children under the age of 18.

• When both parents are willing to engage in mediation.

• Cases that have NOT been court ordered to mediation.

The cost is $25 per party for a 3-hour mediation session. This fee will be paid directly to the mediator after registration and assignment.

Please fill out the Voluntary Mediation Registration Form (PDF)

• Once both parents have completed and sent the registration form, an email will be provided to each party (and their attorney if applicable) with the mediators contact information.

• Parents should reach out immediately to the mediator.

• Mediation will be provided by your assigned mediator either in-person or over zoom.

• Once both parents have reached out to the mediator, they will schedule mediation at a time that works for everyone.

• You can register for another session of mediation. 

  • You are not guaranteed the same mediator as they are assigned on a rotating basis.

  • Each parent will pay the $25 fee to the mediator.

• You can hire the mediator you were assigned for additional sessions at their hourly rate.

• The mediator will write out your agreement and email to both parents (an attorneys if applicable).

  • Mediators DO NOT file your agreement with the court.

• Parents need to complete and file their finalization paperwork with the court.

  • Please contact the 7th District Court Assistance Officer with questions and to schedule a review of the final paperwork (optional).

    • Visit the 7th District Court Assistance Office website.