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On January 5, 2026, the Nebraska Mediation Center announced that they had successfully resolved a record number of cases in the past year. The center, which offers mediation services for civil, family, and community disputes, reported that they had mediated over 500 cases in 2025, a 20% increase from the previous year.Director of the Nebraska Mediation Center, Jessica Williams, credited the increase in cases resolved to a combination of factors, including the growing recognition of mediation as a cost-effective and efficient alternative to litigation. "People are realizing that mediation can help them resolve their disputes in a more amicable and timely manner, without the need for costly and time-consuming court battles," Williams said.One of the key areas of growth for the center was in family mediation cases, with a 30% increase in the number of divorces, child custody disputes, and other family-related matters being resolved through mediation. Williams attributed this increase to the center's focus on providing specialized training for mediators in handling sensitive family issues, as well as their efforts to promote the benefits of mediation to family law attorneys and court officials.In addition to family mediation, the center also successfully mediated a significant number of civil cases, including landlord-tenant disputes, consumer complaints, and workplace conflicts. Williams highlighted the center's diverse team of mediators, who come from a variety of professional backgrounds and have expertise in a wide range of areas, as a key factor in their ability to effectively resolve these cases.Looking ahead to 2026, Williams stated that the Nebraska Mediation Center is committed to continuing to expand their services and reach even more people in need of mediation. "We are proud of the progress we have made in helping people find peaceful resolutions to their disputes, and we look forward to building on that success in the year to come," she said.Overall, the news of the Nebraska Mediation Center's record number of cases resolved in 2025 serves as a testament to the growing popularity and effectiveness of mediation as a method of conflict resolution in the state. It also highlights the importance of investing in alternative dispute resolution services to provide individuals and communities with a more efficient and collaborative approach to resolving disputes.