Oakland Mediation Center
Description:
For over 30 years Oakland Mediation Center (OMC) has provided conflict resolution and education services that are quite affordable and quickly empower community members, families, businesses, courts and schools to resolve conflict. OMC is an apolitical, non-profit, volunteer-based Community Dispute Resolution Program (CDRP) center whose volunteers represent and serve the community.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Managing Conflict, Resolving Disputes, Promoting Communication.
Vision
A community that embraces a conflict resolution path towards positive and lasting outcomes.
Values
OMC’s professionally trained experts model integrity in conflict resolution services with a commitment to:
- Quality of service
- Accessibility
- Responsiveness through innovation
- Empowerment
- Diversity and inclusion
Mediation Services
Learn more about the mediation services we have to offer, including:
Mediation Case Types
Mediation Experience
Opening A Case
Community Resources
Online Dispute Resolution with MI-Resolve
Oakland Mediation Center launched its Low-Cost Legal Services program in 2018 to assist individuals who do not qualify for free legal aid but cannot afford the current retail cost of an attorney. OMC’s Low-Cost Legal Services program provides legal services at a rate based on a client’s household size and income. Traditional representation and limited scope representation are available.
The Low-Cost Legal Services program offers both traditional representation and limited scope representation. Traditional representation is where an attorney represents you in your legal matter from start to finish. Traditional full-service representation allows the attorney to handle the matter entirely, but it can be much more costly than limited scope representation. Limited scope representation (often referred to as “unbundling”) allows a client to hire an attorney for parts of their legal matter or case. This allows a client to pick and choose which services or parts of their matter they would like the attorney to manage, for example:
• Reviewing a settlement agreement
• Advice and coaching for negotiations
• Drafting court pleadings or documents
• Attending hearings or mediation
• Filing and serving court documents.
Limited scope representation also allows a client to retain an attorney for guidance during their matter without the expense of having the attorney appear in court or engage in negotiations with an opposing party. However, limited scope representation is not appropriate in all matters and there may be some matters where traditional representation is necessary.
OMC’s Low-Cost Legal Services program strives to provide services tailored to each individual client and their needs. Individuals may schedule a consultation with an attorney regarding their legal matter to receive an estimate tailored to their budget and specific needs. The program currently offers representation within Michigan in the areas of:
• Divorce
• Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support
• Estate Planning
• Probate Law
• Guardianships and Conservatorships
• Personal Protection Orders
• Landlord/Tenant Matters
• Leases and Eviction
• And more
Location: Oakland Mediation Center
Service Address:
Contact Number:
Email:
Administrative Contact Number:
Administrative Email:
Category: Advocacy
Service: Additional Advocacy Services
Category: Lifestyle Supports
Service: Caregiver Workshops