For child custody and visitation disputes, this statute authorizes the court to order parties to participate in mediation through a program established by the court. The statute also sets confidentiality guidelines for communications made during mediation proceedings.
Rhode Island Statute 15-5-29: Mediation proceedings involving custody and/or visitation
State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Jan. 1, 1988http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE15/15-5/15-5-29.HTM