http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3109.052

For certain family relations disputes, this statute authorizes the court to refer parties to mediation. These referrals can only be made for disputes involving divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, or the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of a child. The statute also makes exceptions for cases involving allegations of abuse, unless the judge determines mediation is still in the best interests of the parties. The statute precludes mediators from being called to testify in court as to mediation proceedings, even if both parties give their consent to such disclosure.