Fill and Sign the Minnesota Mediation Divorce Form

1. Resolution of Conflict - Any claim or controversy arising under this Agreement involving (custody) (visitation) (child support) (maintenance) (or any other issue) which cannot be resolved by the parties through direct communication without mediation, shall be promptly submitted to mediation. a. Definition of Mediation . Mediation is a voluntary process entered into by the parties. In this process, the parties continue direct communication but with the assistance of a neutral person who is the mediator, which mediator has no authority to require any concession or agreements. A good faith effort shall be made to resolve any claim or controversy arising between the parties. b. Selection of Mediator . The mediator shall be ( ) (named by mutual agreement of the parties or by obtaining a list of five qualified persons and by alternately striking names). c. Duties and Responsibilities of Mediator . The mediator shall have the duty and responsibility to assist the parties in resolving all issues submitted for mediation. d. Duties of Parties . Both parties shall cooperate and operate in good faith to resolve the matter(s) in dispute with the assistance of the mediator. e. Payment of Costs . Both parties shall share the media tor's fees and disbursements equally unless they mutually agree otherwise. The mediator shall provide the parties with (his) (her) fee and disbursement schedule in advance of mediation. f. Confidentiality and Privilege . Within the limits of the law, the mediator will accord confidentiality and privilege to all communications with the parties. g. Restrictions . The mediator shall not participate as a witness, collateral contact or attorney in a custody or visitation study or inquiry involving either party. Further, neither party may ever call the mediator as a witness to testify in any proceeding involving their children or the subject matter of the mediation. h. Compromise or Offers to Compromise During Mediation . State statute shall be applicable through out the entire process of mediation. i. Applicability of Dispute Settlement Procedures . The above procedures shall apply to any claims or controver sies regarding (custody) (visitation) (child support) (maintenance) (any other issue). j. Exhaustion of Remedies . The above procedure shall be followed before either party may apply to the Court for relief.