Custody Mediation and Parenting Plans A mediator will work with parties to develop a custody plan for newly separating co-parents, develop the custody portion of a divorce, or revisit and update old outdated custody plans. Custody mediation is a way to ensure both parties work towards putting the needs and best interests of the child(ren) first and allows co-parents to work towards a plan for the children. Custody mediation can include as much as the parties want...

Workplace Mediation Trained and experienced mediators are ready to assist you in resolving your workplace dispute. We are able to assist with employee grievances, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) issues, sexual harassment claims, and other work- related matters. Call today to see if mediation is right for you. Workplace mediation is an alternative to arbitration and litigation whether or not a case has been filed. An...

Community Mediation Services The ADR Center can provide trained and experienced mediators to assist you in resolving your dispute. Our practitioners are certified in a wide variety of areas to assist you in civil (State and Federal), elder care, and community matters. Specific types of Mediations available: Superior Court (Civil) Workers Compensation Guardianship, Estates, Property Partitions, Realtor – Earnest money Community Neighbors Homeowners...

Training/Professional Development 2013 Training Schedule Date Event Jan 30 – Feb 1 May 15 – 17 Oct 9-11 Basic Mediation (3 days) Mar 15 Sept 20 Conflict Resolution II (Advanced) Spring – Dealing with Difficult People Fall – The Art of the Question Jan 25 June 7 Sept 27 DRC 6 Hour Intro to the Courts June 13 & 14 Advanced Mediation: Custody & Visitation TBA Ethical Dilemmas for Mediators TBA Substance Abuse...

Teen & Youth Court are alternative systems of justice for New Hanover & Pender County High School & Middle school students. This diversionary court keeps first-time juvenile offenders out of the court system. Offenders who are willing to admit guilt are held accountable for their actions. They plead guilty and are sentenced by their peers for their misdemeanor offenses and certain school violations. Student volunteers take the various roles of clerks,...

Facilitations Trained and experienced facilitators are ready to assist you in meeting your goals. Our practitioners have experience in a wide variety of areas to assist you in having more effective meetings, work group sessions, board meetings, etc. Call today or complete the inquiry form to get your professional facilitator on board. Strategic planning, Corporate Retreat and Meeting Facilitation Services Strategic Planning is one of the most important tasks of...

Worthless Check Program We are pleased to announce that in coordination with the District Attorney’s Office, the ADR Center has assumed the duties and functions for managing the Worthless Check Program in New Hanover and Pender Counties. Persons seeking to file criminal charges or collect on a returned/worthless check should contact the ADR Center at (910) 362-8000 for instructions on filing a Worthless Check claim. Paperwork to file a Worthless Check claim...