§ 88.03 Mediation of Child Custody and Visitation--Mediation Defined

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88.03. Mediation of Child Custody and Visitation--Mediation Defined

    Mediation under this Rule 88 is the process by which a neutral mediator appointed by the court assists the parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement as to issues of child custody and visitation. The role of the mediator is to assist the parties in identifying the issues, reducing misunderstanding, clarifying priorities, exploring areas of compromise, and finding points of agreement. An agreement reached by the parties is to be based on the decisions of the parties and not the decisions of the mediator.  The agreement reached can resolve all or only some of the disputed issues.