CES 0934 - Domestic Relations Mediation

This comprehensive Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) approved MCR 3.216 training class is for mediators who want to deal with all types of family (traditional and alternative lifestyles) and divorce issues. Topics include: family mediation theory and process, emotional issues, advanced communication skills, children's issues, custody and support, parenting time arrangements, property division, power balancing, domestic violence and abuse, tax implications, pension and other financial concerns, building future relationships and ethics. Successful completion of this program satisfies the training requirement under Michigan Court Rule (MCR) 3.216. Prerequisite: CES 0931 Basic Mediation and 0935 MI General Law or Juris Doctorate; other relevant experience/training may be considered. The prerequisite applies to the Schoolcraft College certificate and not the SCAO requirements. Daytime classes have a half-hour lunch which is not included in CEU total.*