Guidelines for Finding a Mediator If you want to hire a neutral third-party to negotiate your divorce, it is important that you find someone who is compatible and qualified. Use these guidelines to find a mediator best suited to your needs and budget.

1. Ask your therapist, friends, relatives and other professionals for referrals.
If a mediator’s name keeps coming up, contact him or her first – she might be the mediator for you. If, on the other hand, you don’t receive any referrals, use the Internet to continue your search for a mediator.

1. Go to www.acrnet.org.
2. Click on, "Find a Mediator/Arbitrator," usually located in the left column of the homepage.
3. Enter your area code, city or state, choose "Family" and "Mediator" in the menus provided, then submit your search. After a few seconds a list of mediators and their contact information should appear.
4. Click on the names of the mediators to view their profiles (if available) and find their telephone numbers.
5. Call three mediators and schedule consultations.

If a search in your city doesn’t return any results, try again, but expand your search to include a major city nearby.

1. Go to www.jamsadr.com.
2. Click on, "Search for a Mediator/Arbitrator," usually located in the right column of the homepage.
3. Select your city in the "By Location" drop down menu.
4. Select "Family Law" in the drop down menu entitled "By Area(s) of Expertise" and submit your search. After a few seconds a list of mediators and their contact information should appear.
5. Click on the names of the mediators to view their profiles (if available) and find their telephone numbers.
6. Call three mediators and schedule consultations.

If a search in your city doesn’t return any results, try again, but expand your search to include a major city nearby.

1. Select your state in the drop down menu below.
2. Click on the mediation centers and service links provided.
3. Review the information provided on the mediation center web sites, locate the telephone numbers, and call to discuss available services and fees.

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This article is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney if you have legal questions that relate to your specific divorce. The Modern Woman’s Divorce Guide has no relationship with the organizations; agencies or programs listed above and does not endorse their services. We provide these links for your information only.

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