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Learn More - Mediation

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You will learn:          

 

             1.  What mediation and ADR are.
             2.  How to find and complete mediation.
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1.  Background Video

 

 

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2.  Terms

 

ADR

 

Stands for Alternative Dispute Resolution.

  • An opportunity to come to some mutual decisions outside of court.

 

Mediation

 

  • A type of ADR.
  • A neutral person helps the parties to compromise a solution
  • The parties resolve all or some of the problems outside of court.

 

 

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3.  Forms

 

Certificate of Compliance
 
Certificate of Mediation Compliance - JDF 1337

 

Motion to Waive Mediation

 

Motion to Waive Mediation - JDF 1307
  • PDF   |   WORD
  • Use form as needed.

 

Proposed Order - JDF 1308
  • PDF   |   WORD
  • All motions require a proposed order.
  • Just fill out the case caption.

 

 

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4.  Process Info

 

What is mediation?

 

  • Mediation is a chance to resolve your case out of Court. 
  • A mediator will help you work through disputed areas. 

 

Who mediates?

 

  • Anyone can be a mediator. 
  • Sometimes the Court will assign a mediator.
  • You may use the assigned mediator.
  • Or,  You may select someone else you both want.

 

Where do I find a mediator?

 

The Colorado Office of Dispute Resolution has information on:

  • Referrals to mediators in your area.
  • What to ask a mediator.
  • Assistance with paying for mediation.

 

Agreement

 

 

  • You may resolve everything at mediation. Or,
  • You may only agree on a few items.
  • Anything left will be decided by the Court after a hearing.

 

Waiving Mediation

 

 

You may request that mediation not happen.

  • File and serve a Motion to Waive Mediation - JDF 1307.