Why become a Divorce Mediator?
There is a growing demand for qualified family mediators across the country. In some states, family courts require divorcing couples to go to mediation before entering the courtroom, and courts across the country are following suit. This trend has created great opportunities, including substantial income gains for people who want to become divorce mediators.
Do you have to be a lawyer to become a divorce mediator?
No. In fact, anyone can be a divorce mediator, with proper training and credentials. Our experience shows that paralegals make great mediators. Conflict Resolution Training has specifically designed a certified training course in divorce mediation for paralegals.
How can divorce mediation be incorporated into a new or existing practice?
Divorce mediation can be a professionally and financially rewarding addition to any new or existing paralegal or legal practice. Conflict Resolution Training will show you how to to incorporate divorce mediation into your practice.
1.) Who is teaching the class?
Our Head Trainer and Course Developer, Susan Deveney, teaches the Divorce Mediation Certification Seminar. Susan has been a divorce and business mediator with a successful private practice for the past 17 years. Her education and background are in both Law and Psychology. Comments and testimonials can be found on our testimonials page.
2.) Why this class and not another?
Our program is the only course in the entire country (and probably the world!) that has been designed for certification of paralegals as professional divorce mediators.
3.) How will I obtain training certification as a mediator?
The Divorce Mediation Certification Seminar offered through Conflict Resolution Training meets the minimum requirements for a paralegal to offer services as a professional mediator. Through attendance and participation in the Divorce Mediation Certification Seminar, our students are qualified to receive, and do receive, immediately upon completion of the class, a certificate establishing their successful completion of this essential training. Your training certification as a Divorce Mediator will be presented to you before you leave on the last day of class.
4.) Is there a discount for multiple registrants from the same office?
Three or more participants from the same office receive a 10% discount.
5.) Are payment plans available?
Yes! We are able to structure a payment plan by dividing the course tuition into two or three payments, so long as the final tuition payment is made before the first day of class.
6.) How will I get divorce mediation clients after I finish the class?
A portion of our Divorce Mediation Certification Seminar is devoted to this very topic. In addition, advanced training classes are offered to increase the value of our graduates once they begin practice, thereby making our students the most qualified and sought after mediators in the country.
For Divorce Mediation Certification Seminar graduates, additional, advanced one day courses and coaching will be offered as well. Courses will focus on divorce mediation business development as well as advanced concepts in more financially complex cases.
7.) Do I have to go to court with the clients for whom I have done a divorce mediation case?
No. The clients may go by themselves once the mediation is completed or go with an attorney of their choosing. The mechanics of what the clients need to do once they leave your office is covered thoroughly in the class so that you can explain it thoroughly to your divorce mediation clients.
8.) How will I get paid as a mediator?
This is a private pay arrangement. While you may make any arrangement you wish with your clients, mediators typically receive payment from clients at each office visit.
9.) What is the average number of sessions per mediation case?
The average number of sessions per mediation is between three and five. However, the actual number of necessary sessions is completely dependent upon the number of issuses the parties need to resolve and how difficult it is for them to reach agreement on these issues.
10.) Why do mediation courses last so many days?
There is a tremendous amount of information to learn in order to reach a level of proficiency necessary to begin mediating cases. We include only information necessary in the real world of practicing mediators, choosing a real nuts and bolts approach based upon proven techniques of successful mediation practice. By removing unnecessary content, we are able to train our students in initial basic training in four days rather than the five often requered by other training companies.
11.) What is the difference between family mediation and divorce mediation?
There is little / no difference. Family mediation and divorce mediation are used interchangeably. However, family mediation may encompass other issues outside of divorce such as parenting or custody and visitation issues, financial issues or other disputes among family members.
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