Colorado courts frequently order mediation in domestic cases with contested issues before setting an evidentiary hearing. The statewide domestic relations rule contemplates court-referred third-party dispute resolution. Many judicial districts have standing orders that make mediation mandatory absent a waiver. Court guides for parties also assume you may be ordered to mediate. Mediation can narrow disputes and speed up resolution. These practices are described in court ADR materials and local case management orders. Please reach out to us for more comprehensive details of your case.