What are the rules mediators have to follow? How can I ensure they are doing their job?
Mediators in the state of Maryland must meet certain general requirements. They must be at least 21 years of age; have a bachelors degree from accredited university (may be waived for good cause); have 40 hours of approved training; abide by standards adopted by the Court of Appeals; agree to submit to periodic monitoring; and comply with the courts procedures, including accepting reduced fee or pro bono cases. The qualifications for mediators of child access disputes include meeting all of the above criteria, observation of 8 hours of child access disputes and they must have 20 hours of approved training in family mediation. For marital property issues the mediator must meet all general requirements and have completed at least 20 hours of training in meditation of marital property issues and have observed at least 8 hours of mediation in the respective area.
