1.  Background Video

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.

 

3.  Forms

Certificate of Compliance

 

Certificate of Mediation Compliance - JDF 1337

• PDF Fillable   |   WORD
• Lets the court know how mediation went.

 

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.

 

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.