48-HOUR DOMESTIC RELATIONS MEDIATION TRAINING

ABOUT THE TRAINING

Are you looking for a comprehensive basic divorce and custody mediation class that meets state requirements? Through a combination of lecture, simulation, discussion, and role plays this 48-hour, six-day interactive training will take participants through the process of divorce and custody mediation from the orientation session to the completed memorandum of agreement. Included is the 8-Hour Domestic Violence Screening Training which is also a qualification requirement for domestic relations mediators. The 8-Hour Domestic Violence Screening Training may be purchased separately.

SCHEDULE

Spring 2020

8:30am to 5:00pm daily.

Monday, February 24th

Tuesday, February 25th

Monday, March 2nd

Tuesday, March 3rd

Monday, March 9th

Tuesday, March 10th 

100% attendance at each training session required to receive certificate of completion. Seating is limited so register today!

COST

$1590 training fee; $1490 early bird special.

Course manual, continental breakfast, lunch, snack, and certificate of completion will be provided.

LOCATION

Oakland Mediation Center 550 Hulet Drive, Suite 102

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

The workshop covers the following:

· Emotional stages of divorce

· Effects of divorce on children

· Conflict management

· Mediator communication skills

· Power dynamics

· Custody and parenting time

· Child and spousal support

· Division of property

· Tax and legal issues

· Using experts in mediation

· Screening for domestic violence and other impediments to

CIRCUIT COURT ROSTER QUALIFICATION

This training is the first step for any individual who wishes to mediate privately or for the circuit courts. This training is approved by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). For more information on the circuit court requirements, please visit: http://courts.mi.gov/administration/scao/pages/default.aspx.

Upon completion of the training, individuals will receive a certificate of completion.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

OMC provides practical experience packages (for a fee) to individuals who wish to apply to be on the circuit court list of mediators.

REGISTRATION

To register online please visit our website at www.mediation-omc.org. 

QUESTIONS

For questions, please contact Ashley Turner; Attorney, Education, and Volunteer Services Supervisor at: (248) 338-4280, ext. 211.