The Coos and Curry County Circuit Court believes that parents who work together to resolve their child custody and parenting time issues are more likely to honor the agreement and work cooperatively as co-parents. Mediation is mandatory and required (SLR 8.012) for any contested issue involving child custody, parenting time, or visitation for cases filed in Coos or Curry County. The court will pay for up to 6 hours of mediation. Parents who elect to continue mediation may do so at their own expense.
What is mediation?
Mediation is a program that allows both parents to meet with a court connected mediator to resolve custody or parenting time issues and formulate a lasting agreement. Mediation is safe and confidential.
Who Must Participate in Mediation?
All parties must participate in mediation when child custody, parenting time, or visitation is contested (parties disagree).
Who cannot participate in mediation?
Parties with a current (active) protective order or criminal no-contact order may be exempt from mediation but are required to request a waiver.
Does mediation cost?
The court will pay for up to six hours of mediation. Parents who elect to continue mediation may do so at their own expense. The cost for continued mediation is determined by the court connected mediator.
What To Do First
The court will issue an order assigning your case to mediation and will provide you with a list of approved mediators. Prior to contacting a mediator, you must complete Mediation Orientation by watching the "
Intro to Mediation" video.
Provider: Katherine Kangas Mediation LLC
Phone: 503-507-6809
Provider: Mark Kramer, Attorney-Mediator, Mediate to Success
Phone: 503-243-2733
Provider: Sarah K. Mello
Phone: 208-639-1817
Provider: Nathaline Nivens
Phone: (541) 731-2524
Provider: Stuart Watson, Oregon Divorce Guides
Phone: 503-453-6694