Court Referred Mediation

MVMC provides mediation services for pending Small Claims cases in advance the court date. Parties can meet in our private, centrally located, and comfortable office in Vineyard Haven and work with mediators. Participants find this avoids the stress and inconvenience of going to court. MVMC also performs mediations via telephone or video conferencing.

MVMC is also qualified to provide in-court and court referred services for the following Dukes County Courts:  District, Superior and Probate & Family Courts.  We also can provide mediation for pre-criminal and 286 E harassment cases. 

MVMC waives its fees for cases referred by the court or with an active docket number. 

Testimonials

“I was terrified when I came into the court. It seemed like the end of the world. Thanks to my compassionate and understanding mediators, I was able to have a productive conversation with someone I considered an adversary. I couldn’t believe we were able to work it out without going in front of a judge. Thank you MVMP.”

– Small Claims Client

“I was really not looking forward to mediation. But it turned turned out to be relatively pleasant. I really enjoyed working with the two of you. I plan to recommend mediation to others.”

– Divorce Client

“You brought us all together. It was awesome. I am so relieved. All our people felt uplifted, more united and part of a team. In particular one Board member said she felt she was taken care of with kindness and wisdom. We all know each other much better, have defined our work together and are in such better shape than we were when we started. Thank you MVMP.”

– Facilitation Client

“If you have the chance to do Conflict Coaching, DO IT! It was eye opening for me. My coach was kind, insightful and such a great listener. Most importantly, I learned so much about myself and about how I handle conflict. I now have a good, solid conflict management plan for the future.”

– Conflict Coaching Client

“It was valuable to help me handle a current conflict in my workplace. Putting a positive spin on conflict was an eye-opener for me. It gives me a structure to address problems. We had a very serious conflict at work recently so this is very important and relevant to me right now.”

– Workplace Conflict Management Services