As of January 19, 2010 settlement conferences are required in all dissolution matters and are optional for all other domestic relations cases, as set forth in Local Superior Court Rule 91.

Rule 91 may also be complied with by using an approved private mediation service, at the parties own expense. Approved mediation services are listed below.

The forms noted in Rule 91 to comply with the Rule are available on our Court Forms webpage.

The Superior Court Bench recognizes the benefit to the public and to the court system of alternative dispute resolution and may be able to provide rooms to approved mediators to conduct settlement conferences in domestic relations cases at the Hall of Justice. Approved mediators are also permitted to certify a dissolution case to be finalized by affidavit pursuant to local rule 92(e). The Court does not promote any specific mediator or mediation service.

 
 
         
  Gary B. Bashor 360.425.5951 Email  
  Patrick L. Kubin 360.423.3077 Email  
  Candice Sanders 360-577-8995 Email  
 
Community Mediation Center
360.748.0492 Email  
         
If you are interested in becoming an approved mediator for the Superior Court, please forward a letter of interest and your qualifications to the Court for consideration.

 

 
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