Foreclosure Mediation Program Model Documents, Forms, Resources, and Training

Complete Foreclosure Mediation Program Model

1. Foreclosure Mediation Program Model
1. Case Management Data and Quality Assessment Form
2. Contract Mediator Cover Letter
3. Contract Mediator Questionnaire
4. Court Order Requiring Mediation Services
5. E-Mail Reminder
6. Foreclosure Mediation Participant Survey
7. Independent Contractor Agreement
8. Job Description - Foreclosure Mediator
9. Marketing – Postcard
10. Mediation Intake Form
11. Mediation Intake Information Sheet
12. Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Plead
13. Notice of Scheduled Mediation
14. O.R.C. 2323.07 Sales of Foreclosed Properties
15. O.R.C. 5313.07 Proceeding for Foreclosure and Judicial Sale
16. O.R.C. Chapter 2303.201(E)(1) (Special Projects)
17. O.R.C. Chapter 2329 Execution Against Property
18. O.R.C. Chapter 2710 Uniform Mediation Act
19. Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 6. Time
20. Plaintiff/Lender’s Mediation Questionnaire for Foreclosure Cases
21. Request for Foreclosure Mediation
22. Summons
23. Supreme Court of Ohio Rules of Superintendence - Rule 16. Mediation
2. Other Relevant Resources
   Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.2: Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer (Limited Representation)
3. Training

   To mediate foreclosure cases the Supreme Court of Ohio recommends that mediators complete the foreclosure mediator survey form located at: http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/dispute_resolution/foreclosure/survey/default.asp and have the following training:

   1. Basic Mediation (minimum of 12 hours)
      For Basic Mediation Training dates and locations see “Ohio Basic Mediation Training” on the Dispute Resolution Web site under Events Calendar: http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/dispute_resolution/default.asp.
   2. Foreclosure Mediation (Basic Mediation is a pre-requisite for mediators)
   3. Uniform Mediation Act: The Role of Professionals in Mediation

   Registration: http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/dispute_resolution/
   Click on Events Calendar 2008 and complete the online registration
   Limited availability due to space limitations.

   Who Should Attend
   These trainings are open to all Ohio professionals engaged in assisting homeowners facing foreclosure including, but not limited to, mediators, housing and financial counselors, attorneys, and court personnel.

   Cost
   There is no cost to attend training provided by the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Updated April 14, 2008