Basic Training in Divorce Mediation
Course Description
Our Basic Trainings in Divorce Mediation offers a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of divorce mediation. This 40-hour training covers legal, financial, and emotional issues that are common to the divorce process. We also provide an overview of fundamental dispute resolution theory and mediation techniques. Didactic instruction is balanced with extensive role-playing exercises, case studies, and opportunities for Q&A.
Registration and Fees
Registration: $1,600.00
Early Bird Registration: $1,450.00
Group Registration: $1,250.00
The registration fee for the Basic Training is $1,600. We offer an early bird discount of $150 for those who register up to one month before the training, for an early bird registration fee of $1,450. Additionally, we offer a $350 group discount when more than one person registers from the same organization or group, for a group registration fee of $1,250 per person.
Upcoming Training Dates
Spring 2024 (Fridays and Sundays only)
40 hours, 6 days
May 17, 18, 31 and June 2, 7, 9
Fall 2024
40 hours, 5 days
November 1, 2, 3 and 16, 17
Continuing Education and Accreditation
We provide CLEs for attorneys (41 hours) and CEUs for mental health professionals (40 hours).
Our Basic Training in Divorce Mediation is approved under Part 146 by the NYS Unified Court System’s Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs. Completion of the course does not guarantee acceptance on the NYS court roster. More information.
While there is no widely recognized accreditation or licensure for private family and divorce mediators, we have done our best to align our program with the membership/certification requirements of various professional mediation associations.
Across different practice areas within the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), there is a convention of 40-hour basic trainings. Our program has been approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) as a 40-hour comprehensive divorce mediation training, and has also been verified by the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM).
Alumni of our program are eligible to receive a 50% discount on their first year membership with APFM.
Our program includes two hours of introductory training on the issue of Domestic Violence, as required by both the ACR and the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation (NYSCDM).
Training Location
We are currently hosting all of our trainings on Zoom. Please feel to contact us with any questions about the training.