Class Materials - Family Mediation Training (Fall 2026)
Welcome! We are excited to spend some time with you to learn about Family Mediation. This training qualifies the participant to be on the Rule 114 Qualified Neutral Family Roster. Carl Arnold, an experienced Family Mediator and Mediation Instructor, will guide you through this training, but there are also several other highly qualified speakers who will join us and share their extensive, specialized knowledge. This will be an interactive training, so don't hesitate to raise your hand or type a question in the Zoom Chat. We don't expect you to print all the materials below. There are a few that we will recommend that you print and we will call those out as we progress through the training.
We really look forward to having you in this training!
We really look forward to having you in this training!
> DAILY AGENDA AND TOPICS
> INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY LAW Medition
| what_is_a_family__marriage_rates_and_age_of_first_marriage_over_time.pdf |
| mn_judicial_branch_2025_performance_measures_annual_report_page_13_performance_measures.pdf |
| overview_of_mediation_process_and_mediator_role_v2026.05.01d.pdf |
| listening_to_each_perspective_v2026.05.01.pdf |
| mediator_preparation_and_opening_orientation_v2026.05.01.pdf |
| 2025_cmm_40-hour_family_mediation_training_-_the_exchange_and_creating_a_topic_list_5.pdf |
| 2025_cmm_40-hour_family_mediation_training_-_options_decisions_agreement_writing_closing_5.pdf |
> CLIENT INTAKE AND AGREEMENT TO MEDIATE FORMS
| requirement_for_a_neutral_to_provide_a_written_statement_of_qualifications_before_mediation.pdf |
| requirement_for_a_neutral_to_have_a_signed_agreement_to_mediate.pdf |
| arnold_law_and_mediation_-_agreement_to_mediate_and_intake.pdf |
| example_information_gathering_request_for_divorce_mediation.pdf |
| carl_arnold_adr_bio_2025.pdf |
| Family Court Process Flowchart |
| binding_mediated_agreement_template.pdf |
> CHILDREN, CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME
| We Agree - Parenting Agreement Worksheet (19 pages) |
| Child Focused Parenting Time Guide (55 pages) |
| 518.17 Custody and Support of Children on Judgment - Best Interest Factors |
| 518.175 Parenting Time |
| 518.1751 Parenting Time Dispute Resolution |
| 518.1705 Parenting Plans |
| Ten Family Mediation Scenarios.pdf |
| school_selection_distance_adhd_testing_role_play.pdf |
> financial issues
| 2024_cmm_40-hour_family_mediation_training_financial_issues.pdf |
> Domestic violence
| Power Wheels Corrected |
| Post Separation Violence and Control Wheel |
| Battered Womens Justice Project - Initial Domestic Abuse Screening Guide |
| BWJP safer_mediation_discussion_guide.pdf |
| DV Client Intake Role Play Scenario #1 |
| DV Client Intake Role Play Scenario #2 |
| ADR - Domestic Violence Screening Made "Simp[le]" slides |
| One-Page Overview of the Process - ADR - Domestic Violence Screening Made "Simp[le]" |
| Abusive and Nonabusive Parenting Plans and Issues |
| DV Role Play Scenario - Judy and Steve |
> harassment court mediation
| 2024_cmm_40-hour_family_mediation_training_when_to_terminate_mediation.pdf |
| harassment_court_agreements_6.pdf |
> Agreements
| MCS Blank Family Settlement Agreement |
| MARS Mediation Settlement Agreement |
| Carl Arnold Example Memorandum of Agreement 2021 |
> ethics and rule 114 roster
| gp-114.pdf (29 pages) |
| gp-310.pdf (3 pages) |
| Example ADR Roster Search Result |
| Minnesota Judical Branch - ADR Info Sheet v.3.2020 |
> Miscellaneous
| Kathleen and Paul Final Role Play |
| Listen First Project - Top 10 Tips for a Listen First Conversation |