Family Court Mediation

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Family Court mediator by Family Court Mediator “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” Martin Luther King. This is one of many pieces of inspiration I have used to get me through some tough times, and one that has guided my passion and drive in helping others, and that is why I feel Family Court Mediation is the perfect career choice and goal for me. This career choice will allow me the opportunity to help families work through their differences during an emotional time of disputed divorce, to place a focus on the best quality life they can obtain for their children within their means, and help calm and control any tensions and disputes between them. It will also allow me to read what they are not saying and do my part to help provide the best options available in the best interest of the children, to help give them the best chance they can to grow in a healthy, stable, and safe environment. The path I will take to achieve my goal will be multi-leveled, beginning with obtaining my AAS in Human Services while simultaneously participating in mediation training to obtain my certification. So, how does one become a Family Court Mediator? Where does their focus of service lie and where do they typically work? What is the current and potential need for this family court mediation counseling? After researching my career choice, I have learned the answers to these questions can actually vary from state to state. My focus concentrates on the state of Wisconsin. FAMILY COURT MEDIATOR Career Description, Responsibilities, and Requirements In Wisconsin, when there is a child placement and custody dispute, mediation is a court ordered requirement. Mediation is a tool used by the court, or privately obtained services, to settle disputes between the divorcing parties, business negotiations, financial difficulty,
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