Mediation is the rule or expectation before any civil trial. In fact, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled trial courts can order mediation prior to a trial, such a permissible pre-requisite trial. This is not an unconstitutional denial of access to courts because trial courts can always hear things on an emergency and waive this requirement that is a local rule in most counties. Statistically, most mediations resolve even complex civil cases, including highly contested divorce cases. To make the most of any mediation, there are several keys ... Read More