Mediation Services

Mediation Services assists those experiencing conflicts. At Mediation Services, we provide a safe, neutral environment where trained mediators lead people through discussions to assist them in resolving their differences. We help people explore options and create their own solutions to disagreements. We are a non-profit organization that provides mediation services to people involved in disputes.

We serve the people of Ottawa County and Allegan County in Western Michigan. Established in 1993 as the Center for Dispute Resolution, we have more than 20 years of experience serving the Lakeshore communities. A part of a network of Michigan community mediation centers, we help people resolve both private and court-referred conflicts. In addition to providing mediation services, we provide mediation education training for individuals, businesses, and organizations. Our Vision:

To resolve conflicts by restoring relationships through dignified, neutral, and confidential mediation conversations, leading to mutually satisfactory agreements. Our Goal:

To bring peaceful resolution to conflicts. Services:

Family Services
-Marriage Restoration
-Parenting Disputes
-Divorce
-Guardianship (Child & Elder)
-Probate

Business Services
-Employment
-Breach of Contract
-Consumer-Merchant
-Debtor-Creditor
-Small Claims

Community Services
-Civil Rights
-Neighborhood Disputes
-Landlord-Tenant
-Restorative Justice (Victim-Offender)

School Services
-Special Education
-Peer Mediation
-School Attendance (Truancy and Expulsion Prevention)
-Bullying Prevention