In Utah, the law requires the parties in any matter to engage in mediation before the case goes to court before a judge, to set a trial date or have pre-trial matters handled.
Even after a divorce is granted, if there are post-divorce matters, specifically a petition to modify the original decree; the courts require mediation. The only 2 exceptions are enforcement issues i.e. one of the parties is non-compliant with the decree (whether arrearages for child support, alimony, parent-time disputes, non-payment of other obligations etc.).
The other exception is for “exigent circumstances” such as a medical procedure, parents can’t agree on; custodial interference or other time sensitive matters that needs judicial intervention.
Mr. LeBaron has a passion as an Utah Court Rostered (Certified) Mediator. See website link here and FAQ here.
Mediation is an informal, neutral, confidential process.
Shirl as the Mediator meets with the parties and their attorneys in separate Zoom rooms and skillfully helps facilitate discussion among the parties. These discussions will help the parties reach common ground and hopefully reach resolution.
Mediation saves money, reduces stress and uncertainty. The process and ultimately the outcome is controlled by the parties, whereas the outcome of a trial is determined by the Judge, who may not see the witnesses and evidence as you do.
Mr. LeBaron as a divorce practitioner, also attends mediations with his clients; who in these mediation cases are handled by another mediator.
If you are interested in scheduling a mediation with us, please call our office at 801-756-6288.
