Mediation
Many people use mediation as an option to resolve their dispute. A mediator is there to manage a future-focused, problem-solving conversation in order to create a plan for your child/ren’s future. Mediation has many benefits:
- No cost. Mediation is free for the public and paid for by the Commonwealth.
- Faster resolution. Your case can be scheduled for mediation relatively soon after filing. This can also mean less stress caused by the uncertainty of the outcome of the court process.
- Parents construct an agreement together; having maximum control over decisions about their children’s future.
- Once a Judge reviews the mediated agreement, it can be signed and is considered an enforceable order of the court.
In all appropriate custody, visitation, and support cases, the Court must refer parties to mediation (as required by Virginia law).
Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Court has an in-house mediation coordinator to direct the mediation process in all appropriate custody, visitation, and support cases before the Court. Mediation is free for the public and paid for by the Commonwealth. You will be contacted by the Court's Mediation Coordinator after the Clerk's Office processes your case. If you have any questions about mediation, please contact Jennifer Phillips, mediation coordinator, at 804-706-2678.
Resources
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Jennifer Nicely
Clerk of Court
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Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Physical Address
7000 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Building Number 7
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone 804-748-1379Fax 804-717-6043
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Closed for State and Federal holidays and severe weather)
Court Service Unit
Phone: 804-748-1372
Mediation Coordinator
Phone: 804-706-2678
Parking
From Lucy Corr Boulevard, turn left at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sign. Take an immediate right into the visitor parking lot. There is no fee for parking. Once parked, proceed to the security checkpoint just inside the front, main entrance.
Social Media
- Annual Reports
- Current Case Orders of Publication (PDF)
- Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Case Processing Manual (Supreme Court of Virginia) (PDF)
- Virginia’s Judicial Branch
- Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Page on Supreme Court’s Website
- Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Caseload Statistics
- Custody, Visitation and Support - "Now What?" Brochure (PDF)
- Self Help
- Free Legal Answers
- Parent Education Providers
- Community Service Providers (PDF)
- Overview of the Courts System