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State and Local Requirements: Domestic Relations Mediation
This page is intended to detail the requirements to register as a domestic relations mediator with the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution (GCDR) and with local court-annexed ADR programs in North Metro Atlanta. All neutrals working in court-annexed programs must be registered with the GCDR. Though some local court-connected ADR programs adopt GCDR standards, others impose additional requirements so completing GCDR-approved training does not necessarily qualify a neutral to participate in a local court-connected program.
There is no mandatory registration requirement for neutrals who practice dispute resolution in a private setting like The Center for Legal Solutions. Many mediators who practice in a private setting, however, do satisfy state and local requirements for registration / certification and may participate in court-annexed programs in addition to their private practice.
Domestic Relations Mediation training allows a neutral to mediate court-annexed cases involving marital property, child custody, child support, visitation, alimony and related issues.
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State Requirements:
Must satisfy requirements for general civil mediation
Complete 42 hours of approved classroom training
Observe one domestic relations mediation and participate in two co-mediations, or complete approved 14 hour domestic relations mediation practicum
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college
Good moral character
For Cases Involving Domestic Violence:
Complete approved 14 hour classroom training in the subject of domestic violence
Provide letter of recommendation from a director of a superior court ADR program who is familiar with work as domestic relations mediator
Fulton Superior Courts:
There are no specific requirements other than registration with the GODR
Additional Clayton County Requirements:
Must attend an orientation program given by the court
Must attend the County Seminar for Parents
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Additional Cobb Superior Court Requirements:
Fulfill certain specific educational and vocational requirements
Attend Cobb County's Seminar for Divorcing Parents - More info
Be evaluated in two mediations by Court Administrator or designee
Be approved by mediation panel including Court and Program Administrators
Additional Dekalb Superior Court Requirements:
Completion of a local mentorship requirement involving the co-facilitation of 5 or more mediation sessions with members of a mentorship panel before enrollment in any additional process specific training
Additional completion of local mentorship requirement after successful completion of any additional process-specific training
A degree in law, medicine, or a graduate degree in psychology, counseling, sociology, or accounting
2 years experience in the field in which an advanced degree is held
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Additional Gwinnett Superior Court Requirements:
Membership in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, a graduate degree in psychology, counseling, accounting, or conflict resolution, or a medical degree in adult or child psychiatry
2 years experience as an attorney or 4 years experience in the field in which the advance degree is held if not an attorney
Additional 7th JAD Requirements:
Be a member in good standing of Georgia Bar with two years experience or meet other educational and vocational requirements
All domestic relations mediators should complete training in subject of domestic violence
Agree to provide pro bono hours and reduced rates for parties with limited ability to pay
Additional 9th JAD Requirements:
Be a member in good standing of Georgia Bar with two years experience or meet other educational and vocational requirements
Attend the Divorcing Parents Seminar used in the 9th JAD - More info
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