Circuit Court Family (CCF)

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Mediation Skills & Process 

Family Mediation Skills 

Resolving Economic Issues in Divorce

Orientation to the Virginia Judicial System ( may be taken out of order; requirement waived for members of the Virginia Bar)

Domestic Violence Assessment (may be taken out of order)

Observation of two cases or Family Mediation Role-play Training (NVMS only offers the training)

Co-mediation of 5 circuit court level cases totaling at least 10 hours of mediation

Completion of at least one child support worksheet

Primary scrivener for at least one mediated agreement

JDR Certified Mediators may "upgrade" to Circuit Court Family by:

Completing training in Resolving Economic Issues in Divorce

Observing one circuit court level case or completing the role-play course

Co-mediating two circuit court level cases

In order to co-mediate through NVMS you need to complete three additional courses:

Mediating Intact Family Issues

Mediating Child Support Issues

Preparing Memoranda and Agreements