An Illinois Mediation Order is a legal document issued by a court in the state of Illinois. It requires parties involved in a dispute to go through a mediation process to resolve their differences. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution, where a neutral third-party mediator helps the parties reach an agreement. An Illinois Mediation Order is typically used in family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, and support issues. There are two types of Illinois Mediation Orders: mandatory and voluntary. A mandatory mediation order requires the parties to attend mediation sessions, while a voluntary mediation order allows the parties to choose whether to attend mediation. Both types are intended to help the parties resolve their differences without going to court.