To find out if you qualify to use the Family Mediation Program, contact an attorney, the Lane County Circuit Court, or the Family Mediation Program. Parents may choose to use an independent mediator instead of the Family Mediation Program. The cost of an independent mediator is the responsibility of the parents. Mediation is a way to plan for your children's future in a private, confidential setting. Many parents report that mediation helps to increase trust, improve communication m and develop new skills in handling disagreements.
Parents know their children best.
If you and the other parent can together make decisions about your children you will avoid the uncertainty and expense of having a judge decide for you. You are more likely to be satisfied with your own parenting plan than with one that is imposed on you by the Court. Your children will benefit greatly if they can see both parents working cooperatively to plan for their future. Mediation is the process of meeting with an impartial person to work, toward an agreement that is satisfactory to all parties. A mediator guides discussions, but does not take sides or make decisions.