Rule 603 – Mediation of Other Matters

A. Definition of mediation. Mediation under Rule 603 is the process by which a neutral mediator appointed by the Court or agreed to by the parties assists the parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. The role of the mediator is to aid the parties in...

Rule 601 – Alternative Dispute Resolution Screening

A. Authority of the court. In all domestic relations cases involving children, the presiding judge may order the parties to participate in ADR screening for the purpose of assessing whether parents are appropriate or prepared to engage in mediation. The secondary...

Rule 513 – Evidence on Motions

When a motion is based on facts not appearing of record the court may hear the matter on affidavits presented by the respective parties, but the court may direct that the matter be heard wholly or partly on oral testimony or depositions.Id. Fam. Law. P. 513Adopted...