Mediation Forms
Attachment B – Introduction to Family Law Mediation
Form C – Designation of Mediator
Form D – Order Following Designation of Mediator
Form E – Family Law Mediation Report Form
Form F – Application for Waiver of Mediation
Form G – Application for Reduced Fee Mediation
Form I – Application for Admission to District Two Family Law Mediation Roster
Form J – Order for Mediation for case pending as of February 28, 2021
Form K – Financial Affidavit for Reduced Fee Mediation
Attorneys interested in becoming a mediator in the Second Judicial District should contact:
Tina Thomason
[email protected]
Children in the Middle
Mandatory Education for Divorcing Parents
District 2 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.