Mediation and the Court Process
How Mediation Fits with Court
- Mediation can happen before anything is filed in court
- Mediation can happen while a case is already in progress
- Mediation can help resolve some or all issues before a court makes decisions
This is often where mediation is used — to work through decisions before relying on court outcomes.
Starting mediation does not remove other options
What This Means for You
- You are not required to “choose” between mediation and court
- Mediation can be used to reduce what needs to be handled in court
- You can still move forward with court if needed
- You remain in control of what decisions are made in mediation
Many families assume court is where decisions begin.
In reality, most decisions are worked out before a judge is ever involved.
Why Mediation Is Used During the Court Process
- To keep conversations structured and productive
- To work through decisions without escalation
- To resolve issues more efficiently
- To maintain more control over outcomes
Starting mediation does not lock you into a specific outcome or prevent other options
What Mediation Does — and Does Not Do
What mediation does
- Provides a structured setting for discussions
- Helps move conversations toward workable decisions
- Allows both participants to be heard
What mediation does not do
- Does not prevent court if it becomes necessaryact.
- Does not replace legal advice
- Does not decide outcomes for you
Not sure how mediation fits your situation? Start with a structured conversation.
You don’t need to figure that out on your own.
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