Services - MediationAvenues of Counseling and Mediation, LLC
230 South Court, Suite 5
Medina, OH 44256
Phone: 330-723-7977
Fax: 330-725-5177
77 Millford Drive, Suite 218
Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: 330-650-4423
Fax: 330-655-4329
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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.
The Mediation process
Mediation is useful for clients who are having difficulty focusing on the essential issues regarding: separation and divorce, post-divorce conflicts, premarital preparation, stepfamily issues, parent-teen problems and adoption. The mediator helps people examine their situation in terms of their needs and interests, and where applicable the best outcome for their children. Problems are separated into specific issues and discussed. The mediator helps people shape, understand, and evaluate options. Clients are encouraged to consult attorneys through the process. A Memorandum of Agreement is then prepared and the mediator recommends agreements be reviewed by independent legal counsel.
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.
*Lisa M. Borchert has completed this training as well as becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
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