Harris County Dispute Resolution Center

Hours of Operation

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Monday – Friday

Services Provided

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Programs

• General Disputes (no lawsuit yet)
  • This program is for the mediation of disputes before a lawsuit is filed (except divorce).
• Divorce (both with or without a lawsuit)
  • This program is for the mediation of divorce disputes both before or after a lawsuit is filed.
  • Common disputes in this program involve:
    • Divorce – child: custody, visitation, support etc.
    • Modification – child support, visitation etc.
    • Grandparent Access / Custody
    • Property Division – pre & post divorce
    • LGBT – all issues associated with divorce
    • Common Law separations
• Active Civil Cases (not divorce)
  • This program is for the mediation of disputes after a lawsuit is filed.
  • Common disputes in this program involve
    • Debt Collection – formal loans, credit cards etc.
    • Personal Injury – auto., premises etc.
    • Insurance Claims – including subrogation
    • Home Owner Association
    • Appellate / Probate / Justice Court Matters
    • Other Civil Matters
• Other
  • This program is for the mediation of disputes involving Children’s Protective Services, Juveniles, Special Education, Truancy, & Victim – Offender.
  • Common disputes in this program involve:
    • Child removal from the home
    • Juvenile issues – property damage, minor assault etc.
    • Year-round schooling, special education program eligibility etc.
    • Failure to attend school (truancy)
    • Minor assaults, property damage (by adult or minor)
    • Other Matters