13th Judicial Circuit - Local Rule 68.15

68. Dissolution of Marriage (Legal Separation, Custody of Children, Maintenance and Support, Motions to Modify, and Paternity)

68.15 Qualifications of Family Law Mediator

A. A mediator who performs mediation in a contested child custody matter pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88 and Local Court Rule 68.12 shall be a person who conforms with the requirements of Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88.05.

B. To be listed on the "court-approved list" of mediators referred to in Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88.05(a) and Local Court Rule 68.12, the person should provide to the court administrator an affidavit that he or she meets the requirements aforesaid. Further, the person must complete the mediator registration form (available in the appendix to these Local Court Rules), as further application and shall indicate his or her hourly rate. The person may also provide a resume´, which may, subject to the court administrator's approval, be attached with the statement of qualifications for viewing with the court's list of mediators.

C. The list of mediators shall be updated from time to time as deemed necessary by the court administrator. All persons included in the list of mediators shall keep the court administrator apprised of any changes to their qualifications, including any change in status with any professional association, and their fees.

D. In appropriate circumstances, the court, upon agreement of the parties, may appoint a mediator who is not on the court-approved list but is qualified by Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88.05.