Mediation
Resolve Disputes with Family Mediation
Mediation is a tried-and-true conflict resolution technique that has been helping resolve disputes and mend relationships for centuries. Oftentimes, a well-mediated discussion can resolve a conflict before it causes harm to one or both parties.
Doctors Park Mental Health Center provides the help you need to strengthen your relationships and family bonds. We offer a range of mediation services, including family, couples, parenting, and divorce mediation in the St. Cloud area. Our professional, impartial mediators help propagate and maintain productive conversations and resolve family conflict. Mediation appointments can be booked independently or as part of a court order.
Impartial Experts
Our licensed therapists are the backbone of our mediation process. As mediators, they specialize in listening with compassion and will always remain impartial, which helps them resolve situations without bias.
Hearing Your Perspective
A critical part of remaining unbiased and impartial is listening to every perspective. A full understanding of the often–complex nuances of a situation produces the most satisfying outcome for both parties.
Easy, Actionable Agreements
When you rely on Doctors Park for mediation, we draw on a wealth of experience to quickly discern and propose fair solutions and resolution—saving your family time, money, and emotional stress.
Explore Couples Mediation and See the Benefits
Professional mediation has worked for millions of families across the country, including here in St. Cloud. On average, Couples who choose mediation save time and money and resolve their issues with a deeper understanding of each other’s perspective. Mediation also reliably helps avoid litigation, which can take a major toll on the mental health of both parties and strain relationships even further.
Mediation successfully leads to agreements, including voluntary compliance with child support, in nearly 80% of cases.
Without couples mediation, litigation often requires up to two years to complete, while mediation can produce results in only three to six months.
The average price of family mediation is $2,000-$5,000, while litigation averages $20,000 per person. *
*Data Courtesy of the US Census Bureau
Frequently Asked Questions About Parenting Mediation
How Much Does Mediation Cost Per Hour?
Mediation services at Doctors Park are provided at a rate of $150 per hour.
Do I Have to Be in the Same Room as the Other Person?
You do not need to be in the same room. In fact, it’s more typical for participants to be in separate rooms during the mediation process.
Can We Do Mediation Via Video?
For increased scheduling flexibility, family mediation services are available via video
Can I Have My Lawyer Present?
Any legal representation you have is more than welcome to join you.
Can I Have Other People Present?
Typically, it is counterproductive for people outside the relationship, other than your lawyer, to be present during the mediation process. However, each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
What Is the Length of Time Mediation Will Take?
The length of your appointment will vary depending on the complexity of your case and the number of participants. However, most mediation sessions take four to six hours on average. The number of sessions will also vary depending on your case.
What Documents Do I Need?
Your mediator will provide all parties with an intake questionnaire prior to the first session, along with an agreement to mediate. These will need to be signed and completed prior to the first session. Your mediator may also ask for in–depth financial documents relating to assets and debts, tax returns, pay stubs, etc. Mediators will ask about monthly expenses, medical costs, personal property, insurance costs, and childcare (if children are involved). Both parties will be given a list of documents that will be necessary for the mediation process.
Gain Guidance from Doctors Park
Our team in St. Cloud is ready to help you navigate the difficult and often stressful world of family conflict. Doctors Park will serve as your guide and help you reach an agreement that preserves the wellbeing, mental health, and relationship integrity of everyone involved. When you’re ready to start, we’re waiting to listen to your needs and create a plan of action for your family.