Family Mediation

Family Mediation is an intensive 40-hour course best suited for those who have completed Mediation training. The focus of skills development will be on the mediation of parenting, support and property issues in family court cases. Simulations of family mediations will be the primary training tools. Classroom focus will be on analysis of the mediation process and psychological issues of parenting and divorce in the context of New Mexico's legal structure.

Course Highlights

  • Negotiating and communication skills
  • Conflict and conciliation
  • Mediating relationship issues
  • Mediating child related issues
  • Barriers to resolution/impasse techniques
  • Domestic violence awareness
  • New Mexico child support guidelines
  • Mediation and property
  • Ethical issues

Materials

Class materials include a workbook describing the stages of mediation; mediation skills and ethical standards; forms for mediation practice; information on networking; building a practice; professional associations and a bibliography.

Cost

The cost for the course is $895, which includes registration of 30 MCLE credits (students may receive 10 additional credits at $1 each), a workbook, parking and light refreshments. Payment can be made by check, cash or credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Class sizes are limited.

Refunds

If a cancellation is received more than two weeks before the training, your tuition will be refunded, minus a processing fee of $50. If a cancellation is received less than two weeks before the training, course administrators reserve the right to retain already-paid tuition if the space cannot be filled. If the space can be filled, tuition will be refunded, minus the $50 processing fee. If the training cannot be completed due to illness or family emergency, the student will forfeit all tuition paid; no partial refunds will be made. In this case, administrators will work with the student to provide a subsequent training at no charge, subject to available space.

CLE Credit

For legal professionals, this mediation training provides 30 MCLE credits (28 general, 1 ethics and 1 professional). An additional 10 MCLE credits may be purchased for $1 each. A total of 40 MCLE credits may allow lawyers to seek mediation certification in those states which require certification.