The Wisconsin Mediation Process Description Effective April 1, 2015, is a set of guidelines designed to help parties resolve disputes without the need to go through expensive and time-consuming litigation. The process begins with the filing of a petition by one party and a response by the other. The parties can then proceed to mediation, where a neutral third-party mediator helps them to communicate and work together to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. The mediator will help the parties identify the issues at stake and brainstorm potential solutions. The mediator will then facilitate negotiations and help the parties reach a resolution. If an agreement is reached, the parties can then use the agreement as a basis for their settlement. The Wisconsin Mediation Process Description Effective April 1, 2015, has several types of mediation that can be used. These include traditional mediation, which is a face-to-face process that allows the parties to work together to come to a resolution. Mediation-Arbitration is also available, which is a hybrid process where the mediator will serve as both a mediator and an arbitrator. Finally, the Collaborative Law Process is also available, which is an alternative dispute resolution process where the parties and their attorneys work together to create a resolution.