Eligible families in Missouri can receive up to four hours of free mediation per year. Families that are eligible for free mediation are also eligible for free legal services to assist with court document filing, and supervised visitation services. Mediation is available in-person, by phone, or by virtual methods. Eligibility is not determined by income. If you have an active IV-D (child support) case through the state of Missouri, you can qualify for free services. We'll check your status for you!
Call 1-800-595-9750 or click below to request services and determine eligibility.
Call 1-800-595-9750 or click below to request services and determine eligibility.
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In-Person Mediation
Typically involves the parents and the mediator in one room. The mediator may "caucus" with the parties; thereby, meeting with each parent individually prior to or throughout the session. A standard MARCH mediation session is two hours in length. |
Phone or Virtual Mediation
Typically involves both parents and the mediator on the phone or virtual call together. The mediator may "caucus" with the parties; thereby, meeting with each parent individually prior to or throughout the session. A standard MARCH mediation session is two hours in length. |
WHAT IS DEPENDENCY MEDIATION?
Dependency Mediation is an opportunity for the parents, other family members, foster parents, professionals involved in investigating and/or assisting the family, guardian ad litem, any other parties and the lawyers involved in this case to have a generally confidential and privileged discussion moderated by an neutral and impartial mediator to see if they can voluntarily reach an agreement and submit the agreement to the court for approval instead of each party pleading their case to the court and asking the court to decide the case.
Dependency Mediation is an opportunity for the parents, other family members, foster parents, professionals involved in investigating and/or assisting the family, guardian ad litem, any other parties and the lawyers involved in this case to have a generally confidential and privileged discussion moderated by an neutral and impartial mediator to see if they can voluntarily reach an agreement and submit the agreement to the court for approval instead of each party pleading their case to the court and asking the court to decide the case.
Parents with an active IV-D case with the state of Missouri are also eligible to request a free Visit Supervisor to assist in facilitating visitation between a parent and child or children. Visitations are flexible to individual needs. Our Supervisors will work with you to find an appropriate time and place that nurtures healthy connection and time together for up to two hours per week. The number of weeks scheduled is determined on a case by case basis.
If you aren't eligible for free mediation, M.A.R.C.H. provides in-person, phone, or virtual mediation options for a service fee. Services are provided at an out of pocket cost of $200 per parent for 2 hours of mediation. If you are interested in pursuing mediation for a service fee, please place a request below. You can request services online, or call us directly at 1-800-595-9750.
