RULE 5. QUALIFICATIONS OF MEDIATORS

1. Requirements:   Mediators must meet all of the following requirements:



1. Basic Training:   Complete a specialized training in family mediation consisting of a court- approved course of study or certification, to consist of at least 40 hours in the following areas:


1. Conflict resolution


2. Psychological issues in separation, dissolution and family dynamics


3. Issues and needs of children in dissolution; and


4. Mediation process and techniques




2. Advanced Training:   Financial mediators shall complete a one (1) day advanced training program for Financial Mediation conducted by the 17th Judicial Circuit.



3. Insurance:   Maintain professional liability insurance which covers the mediation process.



2. Continuing Education:   Mediators must satisfy any periodic continuing and professional education requirements that may subsequently be established by the supreme court or as may be required from time to time by the presiding judge of the family division in order to maintain the status of a court-appointed mediator.



3. Establishment of List:   The 17th Judicial Circuit shall establish an initial list of five court approved financial mediators. Thereafter the 17th Judicial Circuit shall establish a list of court approved financial mediators.