Dependency & child welfare mediators in Warrick County, IN

How does mediation work in Warrick County?

Warrick County's local rules make mediation a required step before many contested trials.^[2] In Superior Court No. 1, Rule LR87-ADR 1.6-2 sends civil plenary, tort, collection, foreclosure, estate, guardianship and trust cases, and most domestic relations issues including custody and parenting time, to mediation first.^[2] In the Circuit Court and Superior Court No. 2, Rule LR87-ADR 1.6-3 requires mediation before contested civil plenary, tort, dissolution, legal separation and custody matters are tried.^[2] With the court's approval the parties may agree on a mediator; otherwise the mediator must meet the Indiana ADR rules' qualifications.^[2] The mediator reports within 10 days whether an agreement was reached, and the court decides any unresolved issues.^[2] Mediation is excused only for extraordinary circumstances and good cause.^[2] Mediators listed below are on the Indiana Supreme Court's mediator registry.^[1]

Fact-checked Oct 22, 2026 against the official sources numbered above (listed under Sources). Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.