Domestic Relations Financial Mediation
Domestic Relations Financial Mediation is a process in which a neutral person, called a mediator, helps people communicate and explore possible options related to their divorce or separation. Topics include:
- Splitting up property, like a home, cars, bank accounts, or other valuables
- Dividing up debts
- Financial support after the divorce
What Court-Connected Domestic Relations Financial Mediation services are available?
While every court offers custody and parenting time mediation, only a handful of courts offer domestic relations financial mediation.
Review your
court’s website to learn what court-connected family law mediation services are available. You can also speak with a family court clerk or
family court facilitator for more information.
- If a court offers financial mediation, services are normally provided alongside custody and parenting plan mediation for parents of children under 18.
- Only one court offers court-connected financial mediation services for divorces without children under 18. If your case is in Clackamas County, visit the Clackamas County Resolution Services website to learn more about your options.