Application for Mediation
CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF AN APPLICATION FOR MEDIATION
MEDIATION FEE OF $400
The Domestic Relations Office (DRO) mediates for separating families that anticipate Divorce or desire to file a Suit Establishing the Parent Child Relationship (SAPCR) with the court. Mediation with the DRO provides a lower cost alternative to litigation by offering parents the ability to decide together what is best for them and their child(ren). Mediation is a process in which a neutral party (DRO) assists parents in resolving issues of parenting time.
AN EXECUTED MEDIATION AGREEMENT IS BINDING AND SHOULD BE PRESENTED TO THE COURT BY THE PARTIES FOR A FINAL ORDER TO BE ISSUED.
To be eligible for this service, the parties’ combined annual income should be $75,000 or less a year and the current situation between the parties must be appropriate for mediation. The Court may order mediation or the parties may agree to mediate by completing this application and submitting it to the DRO.
The Mediation fee of $400 can be paid by both parties paying $200, but the entire fee must be paid prior to commencement of services.
Parties participating in Mediation services are required to complete the online Mediation Orientation.
Upon approval of the application, DRO will provide additional information to each party regarding the process and will also request more information regarding the issues to be mediated.
I certify that I have read, understood and agree to abide by the terms of these criteria.