A. Mandates for Mediation

After traditional informal negotiations have failed, all parties to any proceeding (including post-decree) containing disputed issues regarding custody, support, visitation, property, debt, and/or maintenance, except as provided under KRS 403.036, and any other such issues to which the parties agree, may be directed to participate in mediation unless waived by court order upon a showing of good cause. By agreement, the parties and their respective counsel may at any time refer these issues for mediation by a Court approved or certified mediator, or another mediator of their choosing who must have the same qualifications or equivalent experience of a court approved or certified mediator. If the parties select a mediator that is not court approved or certified, then the parties shall provide verification of the qualifications of the mediator to the Mediation Review Committee designated in WFCR 707B for approval. Copies of all orders shall be mailed by the Clerk's Office to the attorneys of record or parties, if unrepresented, and to the mediator. A list of Court approved local mediators may be obtained from the Family Court Staff. For a list of AOC certified mediators see: http://app s.kycourts.net/ContactList/Addresslist.aspx?Cat=MED.

B. Preparation Required for Property Mediation