The mediation process described herein is established to assist the court, counsel and parents as they resolve matters of allocation of significant decision-making responsibility, parenting time and relocation. The primary purpose of the process is to recognize, foster and preserve the best interests of the children involved in divorce and family litigation. The secondary purpose of the process is to provide a reasonable, cost-effective alternative dispute resolution forum for the parents in divorce and family litigation. The participants are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity and to take a positive step for the benefit of their children.
Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 18.01