Mediation & Facilitation
About
Cleveland Mediation Center offers mediation and facilitation services to allow individuals and organizations to resolve disputes efficiently and amicably.
Mediation is a conflict resolution process in which a trained intermediary facilitates conversation between conflicting parties to resolve their concerns. Mediation allows stakeholders to discuss their perspectives, gain clarity, correct misunderstandings, problem-solve, and develop a plan to resolve the issue and prevent future conflict.
Our staff mediates cases across many categories, from neighborhood conflict to dissolution of marriage or business disputes. Fees vary depending on the type of case (listed below).
To get started, request a no-fee 15-minute phone consult appointment to determine if your case is appropriate for mediation and to discuss next steps.
Confidential.
Voluntary.
Cooperative.
Community Mediation
Community mediation fosters better communication and stronger relationships among neighbors, contributing to a more peaceful community environment.
Fees:
Community mediation is a grant-funded program. The parties involved are not charged a fee for mediation services.
This program addresses neighborhood and community conflicts, offering a way for residents to resolve disputes privately and constructively at no cost to the parties.
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Neighbor-to-Neighbor Disputes
Address noise complaints, pet-related issues, property line disagreements, etc.
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Tenant-Landlord Conflicts
Mediation is a no-cost opportunity to discuss rent payments, maintenance concerns, communication breakdowns, lease agreements, and more.
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Homeowners’ Association (HOA) Disagreements
Resolve conflicts within homeowners' associations, including issues related to community rules, shared spaces, and homeowner compliance.
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Roommate Conflicts
Mediate disputes between roommates over shared responsibilities, noise, cleanliness, or other living arrangement concerns.
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School and Parent/Student Conflicts
Mediate conflicts between parents, students, and educational institutions, including issues related to discipline, academic expectations, or school policies.
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Civic Disputes
Address conflicts between community members and local government or civic organizations, such as zoning issues, public services, or community development projects.
To get started, request an appointment above or call 216-621-1919.
Business Mediation
Mediation often proves more efficient and cost-effective than litigation. It allows parties to resolve disputes amicably, which is especially beneficial for ongoing business relationships.
Fees:
$200 per 90-minute session, typically paid by the company or split between parties. An income-based sliding fee scale is available.
Our mediation services are tailored to address a wide range of conflicts within professional and business environments, including but not limited to:
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Supervisor-Supervisee conflicts
Resolve issues stemming from performance evaluations, communication breakdowns, or differing expectations between supervisors and their direct reports.
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Grievance Filings
Address grievances filed by clients, customers, or internal stakeholders, ensuring that concerns are heard and resolved fairly and privately.
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Community Group or Organization Disagreements
Mediation can assist community groups or local organizations with resolving internal conflicts, such as leadership disputes or differing visions for the group’s direction.
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Contract Negotiation Disputes
Mediate conflicts arising during the negotiation or renegotiation of contracts, helping parties reach mutually beneficial agreements.
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Financial and Customer Disputes
Resolve disputes related to payment for services, financial obligations between parties, product satisfaction, etc.
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Dissolution of Business Partnerships
Guide partners through the often complex and emotionally charged process of dissolving a business partnership, ensuring that all parties’ interests are considered and addressed.
To get started, request an appointment above or call 216-621-1919.
Family Mediation
Mediation allows parties to navigate the challenging and emotionally complex issues they face, providing a structured and empathetic approach that fosters constructive dialogue and mutually agreeable outcomes.
Fees:
$225 per 90-minute session, typically paid split between parties. An income-based sliding fee scale is available.
Mediation provides family members with a supportive environment for difficult conversations and allows parties to weigh options, make decisions, and work toward mutually agreeable solutions.
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Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)
Working with a mediator to negotiate the terms of a divorce can be an excellent option if parties want to make decisions together and need some help to do so. Parties must both be willing to come together and negotiate in good faith during the mediation. We recommend that both parties have their own attorney, however attorneys need not be present or represent parties in mediation. The mediator will work directly with the divorcing parties to help them discuss, weigh, and select possible outcomes together. Mediation is both more affordable and more amicable than litigation.
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Child Custody and Parenting Plans
Create child custody arrangements and parenting plans. Parental responsibilities, child support, visitation schedules, and co-parenting arrangements are common topics in family mediation.
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Elder Care and Guardianship
Resolve conflicts related to the care and guardianship of elderly family members, including decisions about living arrangements, healthcare, and financial management.
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Probate and Estate
Address conflicts over wills, inheritances, estate planning, or differing perceptions of fairness.
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Blended Families
Discuss and resolve conflict related to new family dynamics, roles, and relationships.
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Family Business Disputes
Address disagreements within family-owned businesses, including succession planning, differing visions for the company, and the division of responsibilities among family members.