Mediation Program

Judge Mary Kovack introduced a court mediation program in June 2001 as an alternative way to resolve disputes without expensive court proceedings.  The program is open to all Medina County residents with parenting or family law issues, whether or not they have a case filed in the Medina County Domestic Relations Court.  Many couples use this service to resolve disputes before they file a case.

 

Mediation allows families to meet with a neutral attorney on the court staff (the Mediation Magistrate) to attempt to resolve disagreements about parenting, property division and support.  The parties can participate in this process with or without lawyers.