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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES | IOWA CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S JUSTICE

Offers the following dispute resolution services:

- Mediation - Mediation can be a less expensive alternative to litigation. Typically mediation occurs between both parents and a neutral mediator.

- Parenting Coordination - Parenting coordination is a child-centered option for resolving common or day-to-day conflicts between divorced parents. Not only does this service help resolve disputes between parents without the need to go to court, it also gives parents tools and techniques to work together and find child-focused solutions to their conflicts.

- Neutral Evaluation - The goal of neutral evaluation is to improve communication between disputing parties and provide everyone with a better understanding of important issues. During this process, a neutral expert assesses the case and works to understand each party.

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Physical Address

501 Southwest 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Hours

Mon 9 am - 5 pm; Tue 9 am - 5 pm; Wed 9 am - 5 pm; Thu 9 am - 5 pm; Fri 9 am - 5 pm;

Application process

Call for an appointment or visit website to register

Fee

Varies by service, sliding fee scale available, accepts Medicaid and Medicare

Required documents

None

Eligibility

Open to parents going through a divorce

Languages

English

Agency info

IOWA CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S JUSTICE

Assists children in custody disputes.