What is mediation?
Mediation is a process through which an impartial mediator helps two or more other parties achieve their own solutions to problems. Mediation allows people involved in a conflict the opportunity to resolve the problem in a confidential setting. Mediations are governed by ORC Chapter 2710.
Who is a mediator?
The role of the mediator is not to decide who is right or wrong, but rather to facilitate the process, set parameters, and identify mutual interests. In short, a mediator helps people reach agreements!
What are the benefits of mediation?
Mediation offers many benefits. Mediation can be less expensive, less stressful, faster, confidential, and participants maintain control over the outcome and their relationships with each other. Mediation is a non-adversarial process and creates a balance of power between the parties to allow for conflict resolution.
What issues can be mediated?
Most family law issues can be mediated.
Can mediated agreements become court orders?
Yes. Oftentimes the parties put their mediated agreements into writing and submit them to a court so the agreements can be enforced by a court.
Can Wiete Law Office help me with mediation?
Yes. Attorney Kyle Wiete is a trained mediator, and can potentially serve as your mediator.
Where can I learn more about mediation?
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/law-facts/law-facts-court-mediation/
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/law-facts/law-facts-divorce-mediation/
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/law_related_education_network/how_courts_work/mediation/