Wisconsin Request for Court-Ordered Mediation is a legal process that is used to help parties resolve their disputes outside of court. It is an alternative dispute resolution process which involves a neutral third party (mediator) who facilitates communication between the parties and assists them in finding a mutually acceptable agreement. Wisconsin Request for Court-Ordered Mediation is available in all civil, family, and probate cases in the state of Wisconsin. There are three types of Wisconsin Request for Court-Ordered Mediation: Mandatory Mediation, Voluntary Mediation, and Appellant Mediation. Mandatory Mediation is used when the court orders the parties to mediate their dispute in order to attempt to reach a settlement. Voluntary Mediation is used when the parties mutually agree to mediate their dispute. Appellant Mediation is used when an appeals court orders the parties to mediate a dispute.