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Mediation

A clearer way to move through conflict.

Mediation provides a structured conversation with a neutral mediator so participants can explore concerns, options, and possible solutions.

A mediator facilitating a calm conversation among adults.

Domestic Mediation

For family and household-related disputes.

Mediation can create space for people to discuss difficult decisions and work toward arrangements they can understand and live with.

  • Parenting time
  • Divorce involving children
  • Divorce without children
  • Spousal support
  • Division of property following cohabitation
  • Other domestic disputes

Civil Mediation

For disputes involving money, property, housing, or business.

A neutral mediator can help participants clarify issues and explore possible ways to resolve a disagreement outside an adversarial process.

  • Landlord / tenant disputes
  • Collections
  • Small claims
  • Property disputes
  • Business disputes

Specialized pathways

Some conflicts have dedicated statewide mediation resources.

Special Education Mediation

For parents, schools, and special-education teams seeking dispute-resolution and facilitated problem-solving options.

Explore Special Education Options

Behavioral Health Mediation

For eligible disputes related to services received through Community Mental Health or related behavioral-health systems.

Visit Behavioral Health Mediation

Michigan Agricultural Mediation

For Michigan farmers and agriculture-related disputes that may be appropriate for the statewide program.

Visit Agricultural Mediation

Ready to begin?

Take the first step through our secure intake system.

Please use the secure inquiry form for case information. It opens in a new window and is managed through our confidential online dispute-resolution system.

Open Secure Mediation Inquiry
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Please do not send sensitive case details by general email. Use the secure inquiry form above or call 616-399-1600 for help choosing the right next step.