Mediation Forms
Mediation Form 1: Order Re Mediation (Doc)
Mediation Form 1A: Order Re Mediation (Doc)
Mediation Form 2: Assignment of Mediator (PDF)
Mediation Form 3: Election of a Mediator (Doc)
Mediation Form 4: Application for a Reduced Rate (Doc)
Mediation Form 4A: Financial Affidavit for Reduced Rate Mediation Fee (Doc)
Mediation Form 5: Order On Application For Reduced Rate Mediation Fee (Doc)
Mediation Form 6: Application For Exemption From Mediation As A Result Of Domestic Violence (Doc)
Mediation Form 6A: Affidavit of Domestic Violence (Doc)
Mediation Form 8: Application For Exemption From Mediation By Way Of Settlement (Doc)
Mediation Form 9: Order Exempting Parties From Mediation Because Of Settlement (Doc)
Mediation Form 10: Application For Exemption From Mediation Because Of Default Judgment (Doc)
Mediation Form 11: Order Exempting Parties From Mediation Because Default Judgment Entered (Doc)
Mediation Form 12: Mediator’s Disclosure Of Conflicts Of Interest (Doc)
Mediation Form 14: Mediator’s Certificate Of Compliance With Requirements For Mediation (PDF)
Mediation Form 16: Application For Hearing As A Result Of Non-Compliance (Doc)
Mediation Form 17: Order On Application of Non-Compliance (Doc)
Mediation Form 18: Application For Exemption From Mediation Due To Incarceration (Doc)
Mediation Form 19: Order On Application for Exemption From Mediation Due To Incarceration (Doc)
Mediation Form 20: Mediator Guidelines (PDF)
Mediation Form 21: Enrollment Form (Doc)
Mediation Form 22: Administrative Directive (PDF)
Mediation Form 23: Order for Hearing on Temporary Matters (Doc)
Mediation Form 24: Mediator Form for Non-Compliance (Doc)
Statewide List of Family Mediators
Attorneys interested in becoming a mediator in the First Judicial District should contact:
Gar Osland
[email protected]
Children in the Middle
Mandatory Education for Divorcing Parents
District 1 Court Approved Children in the Middle Providers (PDF)
Iowa law requires that parties to any action which involves the issues of child custody or visitation must attend a court-approved course about the affects of divorce on children. In all judicial districts, there are courses such as “Children in the Middle or Children Cope with Divorce. These classes are designed to help minimize the negative impact of divorce on children and educate parents about the needs of children whose parents are divorcing.
Parents are required to attend within forty-five days of the service of original notice or application for modification of an order. A final decree shall not be entered until the parties have complied with this requirement, but under certain circumstances attendance can be waived by the court.
Each participant must pay a fee. Other persons, such as grandparents may also attend for a fee. The registration procedure for each provider may vary, so participants should call to get specific information when planning to attend a class.