The term mediation broadly refers to any instance in which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps parties to a lawsuit reach an agreement in the form of a contract. The process is private, confidential, and is enforced by law. The parties meet (usually via ZOOM) and the mediator facilitates communication between the parties in a neutral and forward-looking manner. One of the benefits of mediation is that it can eliminate the need to go to trial, thus decreasing not only the time but the costs associated with litigation. In addition, parties may discuss issues that are not allowed at trial due to evidentiary rules. Furthermore, the parties come to their own agreement and control the outcome of mediation. Going before a judge or jury may not result in the best outcome for the parties.

Warnock Mediations offers mediation services in the North Texas area in the following areas: Family Law, Divorce lawsuits, Child Custody issues, Child Support cases (including IV-D court), Child Protective Services (IV-E courts), School/Educational Law, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Business dispute lawsuits. Warnock Mediations also offers mediation consulting services to parties separate from the mediation process. The Law Office of Stephanie Warnock offers services to paper Mediated Settlement Agreements in the area of Family Law for an additional fee.

Tarrant County Community Legal Resources

Legal Aid of Northwest Texas: 817-336-3943

Domestic Relations Office of Tarrant County Legal Support Services: 817-884-1879

Domestic Relations Office of Tarrant County Supervised Child Visitation: 817-884-1616

Tarrant County Family Law Attorneys:

Anna Ferrando, Family Law Attorney: (bilingual) 469-751-7837

Tarrant County Real Estate Appraisal/Comps:

Kelli Trice: 817-907-5355/kelli@hellorealtyco.com

Divorce Financial Planning:

Laury Adams: 713-898-2263

Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 only)

Jackie Riemenschneider, Attorney: 830-708-2297

(note: these resources are not affiliated with Warnock Mediations and may charge additional fees not included with Mediation Services fees)