Note: The only requirement to sign up is that you have taken a Basic/Initial Mediation Training.

Date and Time:

Mar 6 - Mar 8, 2026

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location:

Zoom

Trainer:

Robert Collins, Esq.

Description: The 3-day Divorce Mediation Training will enable mediators to practice in the complex field of divorce mediation. By the end of the training, participants will be grounded with the legal information, financial tools, mediation interventions, and personal dynamics required to act competently in the complex practice of divorce mediation. The training will cover parenting plans, child support, asset division, spousal support, taxes, insurance, and divorce filing procedures. The course will also act as a mediation “master class” to polish pre-existing mediation skills, providing an expanded repertoire of interventions and techniques. The course blends lecture, experiential learning, and key information on New York matrimonial law.

This training is approved by the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs under Part 146. Final placement on any court roster is at the discretion of the local Administrative Judge, and participation in a course does not guarantee placement on a local court roster. Some courts may require additional training and experience beyond Part 146’s requirements. Acceptance on court rosters may depend on a court’s need for mediators at any given time and may include a particular court’s need for mediators with specific case-type training or experience. 

Key Content Includes: 

•  Structuring the Divorce Mediation Process
•  Advanced Mediation Techniques
•  Parenting
•  Custody
•  Residence Schedules
•  Asset Distribution and Tax Issues
•  Child and Spousal Support
•  Formalizing the Divorce

CLE Credit: New York State attorneys receive 9.5 Professional Practice hours, 14.5 Skills hours, and .5 Ethics hours. This training is pending CLE accreditation.

Financial Aid: To apply for financial aid click here. The deadline to apply is JANUARY 26, 2026 AT 11PM ET.

Questions?: Contact Rachel Bai at rbai@nypeace.org