Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training

Master the Skills to Transform Divorce Outcomes

June 17, 18, 25 and 26, 2026 (Online)

9:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern

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Transform Your Practice with Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Skills

Join the Center for Understanding in Conflict for an immersive 16-hour training designed specifically for matrimonial attorneys seeking to join New York court mediation rosters—and for any professional who wants to use mediation techniques to help divorcing couples reach better outcomes.

This intensive program goes beyond basic mediation to teach you how to navigate the complex emotional and legal terrain of NYS divorce mediation with confidence and skill. You’ll learn to harness the power of understanding to help parties reach fuller, more satisfying agreements—even in the most challenging cases.

What You’ll Learn

Gain Essential Knowledge of New York Matrimonial Law Basics

• NYS child support guidelines and calculations
• NYS maintenance (spousal support) guidelines and calculations
• Equitable distribution of marital assets and debts
• Parenting arrangements: custody, visitation, and decision-making authority
• How to skillfully navigate the role of law and lawyers in divorce mediation

Develop Advanced Mediation Skills

• Practice the Understanding-Based Approach to unlock deeper, more durable agreements
• Develop techniques to address challenging family dynamics with confidence
• Learn how to work with attorneys in the room
• Handle high-conflict situations and emotional impasses
• Guide parties through complex financial and parenting issues
• Understand ethical considerations

Gain Court Roster Eligibility

This program is approved under Part 146.4(b)(2) of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge of New York State, qualifying you to apply for matrimonial mediation rosters in New York courts.

• Provides 16 hours of NYS CLE credits

How You’ll Learn

This isn’t a lecture-based program. You’ll develop real skills through:

• Realistic role-plays that immerse you in authentic divorce scenarios
• Live demonstrations by expert trainers with years of matrimonial mediation experience
• Coached practice sessions where you’ll mediate cases and receive personalized feedback
• Interactive exercises that help you navigate the emotional challenges parties face
• Collaborative discussions with fellow professionals

Past participants consistently describe this hands-on approach as both engaging and transformative.

Schedule & Logistics

We will meet online from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (with breaks) Eastern on

• Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• Thursday, June 18, 2026
• Thursday June 25, 2026
• Friday June 26, 2026

 Who Should Attend

This advanced training is designed for professionals who have completed prior mediation training.  It is especially relevant for:

• Attorneys who want to expand into matrimonial mediation
• Attorney mediators seeking to apply for court roster placement
• Mental health professionals in family practice
• Financial professionals working with divorcing couples
• Collaborative practice professionals
• Coaches and consultants who want to increase their skills in matrimonial conflict resolution
• Anyone whose work involves helping families navigate separation and divorce

Not sure if your prior training qualifies? Contact us at [email protected]

Who Are the Trainers?

Ivan Alter has practiced law since 1994, but his career took a transformative turn when he discovered the understanding-based model at CUC. After years as a commercial and matrimonial litigator, Ivan realized there was a better way to help families through divorce. Today, he dedicates his practice entirely to mediation and collaborative law, with offices in Westchester County and New York City. An active member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, the Family and Divorce Mediation Council, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and Northern Westchester Collaborative Divorce, Ivan is passionate about teaching others the skills that changed his professional life.

Joy S. Rosenthal, Esq. has been mediating divorce and practicing collaborative law since 2006.  Before going out on her own, Joy represented children in foster care and in delinquency (criminal) proceedings. Joy taught family law at the City University of New York School of Law for several years, and developed an online course called Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce for people who are going through divorce and separation.  The child support calculator on Joy’s website is used by lawyers and court staff throughout New York State.

Cost

Training Fee: $950

*Financial support may be available for training fees. Please contact us at [email protected] for details or for any questions regarding logistics.

**Those who register both for this course and for the 24-hour Basic Mediation Training course (June 02 – 04, 2026) are also eligible to receive a 15% training fee discount, applied to both programs, as well as a 40-hour Mediation Training Certificate. Please contact [email protected] if this applies to you.

Continuing Education & Certification

New York CLE Credits: 16 hours (15 in skills/professional practice, 1 in ethics)
Appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Part 146 Approved: This in-person training is approved as a 16-hour Advanced Matrimonial Mediation Training under Part 146 of the New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs.

40-Hour Certification: Combine this program with our 24-hour Basic Mediation Training to receive a complete 40-hour mediation certification.

Note: Final placement on court rosters is at the discretion of local Administrative Judges. Course approval does not guarantee roster placement.

Registration & Cancellation Policy

Cancellations:

• 4+ weeks prior: Full refund minus $250 administration fee
• 2-4 weeks prior: 50% refund (or full refund minus $250 if we fill your seat)
• Less than 2 weeks: No refund unless we fill your seat

Additional Notes

Registrations received fewer than 72 hours before the program will be accepted at the discretion of the training team due to role-play and logistics needs.

For questions, contact us at [email protected]

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