Mediation
Mediation is the use of an impartial person to help make informed decisions and to develop mutually acceptable agreements. The process is inexpensive and empowers people to solve their problems on their own, without expensive legal fees or the involvement of third parties with vested interests.
- Parenting Agreements
- Custody Issues
- Divorce or Dissolution
- Business Disputes
- School Agreements
Lisa Marie Borchert, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Mediator
Tiffany J. Peets, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Mediator
Noha Everetts, M.A.Ed, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Mediator
Jennifer Cherney, M.A., Profressional Clinical Counselor and Mediator
Specialty Training: Divorce mediation including shared parenting agreements and resolving parent-child conflict. General Mediation including property related disputes, school and business issues.
Commonly Asked Questions
When to seek mediation:
- When there is to be a continuing relationship between the parties
- When parties want to lessen the trauma of adversarial proceedings
- When children's lives and futures are involved
Is Mediation practicing law?
No. A mediator does not provide individual legal advice or representation. The mediator impartially assists clients to create informed and fair agreements and recommends that agreements be presented to independent legal counsel.
What are the benefits?
While the primary goal of mediation is to reach agreement, mediation also promotes communication and cooperation. The individuals are able to make decisions regarding their future rather than the legal system.
Who provides Mediation?
There is not a licensure required, nor a certification in place, yet. However, according to Ohio State Superintendent Rule 16, in order for a professional to provide court connected custody mediation, they must have: a Bachelor degree, two years of professional experience with families, twelve hours of training in basic mediation and forty hours of divorce mediation training by a court approved training program.