The Dispute Resolution Center of Washtenaw and Livingston Counties seeks to build peaceful communities by offering a variety of affordable conflict resolution services and trainings

Community Mediator Training

NO NEW TRAINING DATES HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.  PLEASE CHECK BACK AT A LATER DATE.   Approved by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office 40 HOUR VOLUNTEER MEDIATOR TRAINING WHAT IS A MEDIATOR: A mediator is a third party neutral who can help people in conflict Read more

Special Education Mediation

Issues which arise between parents of students with disabilities and school personnel are often challenging and emotional. Although everyone wants the best educational program for each student, not everyone always agrees on what is best.  The Dispute Resolution Center offers the following services to parents and schools, free of charge:     Mediation The Michigan Special Education Mediation Program Read more

Landlord-Tenant Mediation

Frequently, issues such as the return of security deposits, payment of outstanding rent, repairs, and property clean-up are a part of landlord-tenant disputes.If you are either a landlord or a tenant involved in a dispute, please contact The Dispute Resolution Center for a phone consultation with a coordinator at 734-222-3745 or in Livingston county at 517-546-6007 or email us Read more

General Civil Mediator Training

40 Hour General Civil Mediator Training approved by The Michigan State Court Administrative Office, designed for attorneys, professional mediators and those applying for The Civil Court Roster. Nationally acclaimed trainers teach conflict theory, stage Read more

Divorce Mediation

Mediation is less combative than litigation and helps to preserve the part of the relationship necessary to co-parent or re-address issues afterwards.  Domestic relations mediation can be used to address: custody and visitation, support, Read more

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111webpicEvery day we are inundated with reports of poorly managed conflicts. The effects of unresolved conflict are often more far reaching than what we see on the surface.   In a recent situation tough economic times had forced two somewhat close acquaintances into becoming close quartered roommates.  The benefit of saving extra money was being overshadowed by the growing interpersonal conflicts between them.  When tempers flared, arguing escalated to shouting and profane language. Their unresolved issues resulted in neighbor complaints to apartment management.  With the demand for affordable housing growing and the patience of the apartment manager getting shorter both were in danger of homelessness again. 

 

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Over the course of a typical 2 hour mediation, mediators lead disputing parties through a discussion and help them develop their own agreement. Everyone gets heard without interruptions, in a safe comfortable setting. Although most mediations end in agreement, the option of litigation is still open to disputing parties if they are not satisfied with the results.

The Dispute Resolution Center of Washtenaw County has helped thousands of people achieve satisfactory results and avoid costly litigation through mediation.
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