Family & Community Mediation
Schedule a ConsultationMediation is dispute resolution.
A mediator helps people come to an agreement. Mediation isn't a trial or hearing, the mediator isn't a judge or arbiter. The mediator is there to help you when you can't see a way through a dispute.
What to do with a house after a divorce? Changes to child custody arrangements? A dispute with your landlord or tenant? Property disputes or noise complaints? Mediators can help with any dispute at all, whether a court has asked you to work with one or whether you're here on your own. The outcome of mediation is ideally a signed agreement — a contract. And we're here to help you get there.
Mediation works. It's your solution, your agreement. And it's faster and cheaper and less adversarial than going to court.
“Justice and fairness happen far more often in mediation than they do in court. People appreciate being listened to and retaining control over outcomes, rather than arguing and hoping a judge will see their position.” — Kenneth Cloke, Director, Center for Dispute Resolution, (Paraphrased)
The process usually begins with a brief, no-cost intake conversation to make sure mediation is appropriate. Sessions typically last one to two hours, and most disputes are resolved in one to three sessions.
Everything said in mediation is confidential — it cannot be used in court proceedings.
TimeOut Mediations provides neutral, professional mediation services for families and communities in Marion and surrounding counties.
Separation and divorce agreements, parenting plans, property division, and other family disputes. Mediation helps you work through difficult family transitions through discussion and problem-solving rather than conflict — especially important when children are involved.
Neighbor disputes, HOA conflicts, landlord-tenant disagreements, and other community-level issues. Your conflict may feel intractable, but we can help you find a practical solution once everyone is heard.
TimeOut Mediations is the mediation practice of Kris Rhodes. Kris holds a PhD in Philosophy and is a mediator registered with the Indiana Supreme Court Commission. In addition to recently launching TimeOut, Kris has spent years teaching critical thinking and ethics at the university level. He sees all this work as of one piece — building a deep understanding of how people solve problems by reasoning together.
Kris focuses on careful listening, finding the right questions to ask, and clarifying each party's most urgent priorities. The goal is a resolution, produced by the parties together, in which everyone is heard and understood.
The first step is a brief, no-cost conversation to discuss your situation and determine whether mediation is the right fit. Reach out by phone or email to schedule.
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