Frequently Asked Questions

Courts are increasingly favoring mediation for conflict resolution. Essential qualities for new mediators include passion, preparation, practice, promotion, and persistence to ensure effective mediation and business growth.

Mediators can be selected by parties regardless of meeting state educational requirements. Keiter Mediation provides training to new mediators, promoting professional mediation services and offering continuing legal education.

Mediators in many states, including Oklahoma, don’t require a college degree to be listed officially. Parties can select any mediator they prefer, regardless of their educational background. Keiter Mediation offers training.

Many attorneys become mediators, but in several states, including Oklahoma, non-attorneys can also qualify. Keiter Mediation provides mediation training and continuing legal education for those interested in becoming mediators.

Custody mediation is a cooperative process facilitated by a mediator, helping unmarried parents negotiate child care arrangements. It emphasizes communication, aiming for amicable resolutions and fostering healthy co-parenting relationships.

To become a court-approved mediator in Oklahoma, complete a 24-hour course for civil and commercial mediation or a 40-hour course for divorce mediation, followed by practical experience and ongoing education.

Divorce mediation involves a mediator assisting parties in reaching agreements on property division, child custody, support, and other issues, while ensuring the parties maintain control over decisions.

Divorce mediation is effective but unsuitable when parties refuse good faith negotiation, face power imbalances, or distrust disclosures. Keiter Mediation offers assistance in these situations.

Mediation is a neutral, non-adversarial process aimed at helping disputing parties reach agreements. A mediator guides discussions, explores solutions, and drafts a Memorandum of Understanding for the parties.