In mediation, a neutral third person encourages and facilitates the resolution of disputes. The mediator has no coercive power or authority to decide on behalf of the parties, or even to require the parties to agree. Mediation is a process of conflict resolution that returns to the parties the responsibility for making decisions. There are many different kinds of mediation.
How the process works: Mediators will set up joint sessions to discuss and resolve issues. Typically, a series of joint meetings are held in a neutral location. When you use a mediator to help communicate, during important decision making, it is often easier to move forward. The focus is on decisions about the future, not past behaviors.
Parenting Plan Mediation
Nebraska state law requires all parents seeking court action that involves custody of minor children to develop a "parenting plan". This parenting plan will outline legal and physical custody, parenting time with each parent for regular weekly parenting time, holiday time, vacation time, how parents will communicate with one another and with their children and other points required by the Nebraska Parenting Act and can be developed as an agreement in mediation.
