Arizona Directory of Divorce Mediation and Mediators

Divorce Mediation provides a directory of mediators and arbitrators available to provide assistance both through the court system and independently. ADR, alternative dispute resolution, often provides an accelerated result with greater cooperation in addition to less contention and cost to both parties.  

Mediation is an informal, voluntary process in which a mediator, trained in facilitation and negotiation techniques, assists all parties to reach a mutually acceptable conclusion. What distinguishes mediation from other forms of dispute resolution, principally litigation in court and arbitration, is that the mediator does not impose a solution but rather assists the parties to create their own understanding. Mediated agreements, especially in situations involving families and divorce, often include unique solutions tailored to specific situations that are not available in arbitration or litigation through the court system.

The actual process of mediation is flexible and creative varying with the needs of the parties involved and the methods used by the mediator.  While the parties may meet face to face to discuss the issues involved, it is also possible that private caucus, physically separated from the other party, can be useful in reaching a compromise.  Private caucus in mediation can be used to send messages, clarify a position, ask questions and tender proposals, offers and counter offers to either party.  Mediation is non-binding unless both parties agree to a settlement.  

Find a mediator and/or arbitrator in your state from the following list:

Orlando E Blake, Ph.D. 
Blake Group
Proven expertise in helping organizations sustain growth and people resolve differences through TLC - Teamwork, Leadership, & Communication. 
Senior Mediator 
33 Wildlife Lane
HC1 Box 577
Elgin, AZ 85611
USA 520-455-9393
Fax: 520-455-9398
URL: http://www.blake-group.com

Joy Borum, JD 
Family Mediation Center
Since 1982, family/business mediation and arbitration. Co-provider of 1st advanced family mediation training in state. Co-author of university mediation text. Family court advisor. Frequent provider of continuing education to lawyers and judges, university lecturer. Consultant to other mediators.
Senior Mediator 
7520 E 2nd S
Suite 3 
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 
USA (480) 949-9511
Fax: (480) 949-8814
URL: http://www.azfamilymediationcenter.com

Shari M. Capra 
Shari M. Capra
Senior Mediator 
3030 N. 3rd Street
Suite 1220
Phoenix, AZ 85012
USA 602-532-5948
Fax: 602-241-9862
URL: http://www.mediate.com/capra


Amy Lieberman 
Insight Employment Mediation
4545 E. Shea Blvd
Suite 205
Phoenix, AZ 85028
USA 602 404 1500
URL: http://www.insightemployment.com

Marcia L Nolan-Malsack 
AMcN Group, LLC
Offices in: Tempe, Scottsdale, Wickenburg and San Diego, CA. 3 staff mediators along with a resource network of attorneys,therapists,CPAs, etc. Majority of practice is Family/Divorce. Mediators are experienced and trained in probate, business, workplace, real estate
Senior Mediator 
2342 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282
Purple Hills Complex, 784 Wickenburg Way
Wickenburg, AZ 85358
USA 480 377-1300
Fax: 480 946-3656
URL: http://amcngroup.com


Michael J Roberts 
JAMS
Full-time professional mediator and arbitrator. Practice tends to emphasize major financial controversies and complex multi-party matters, although serves as a neutral in a broad range of matters of varying sizes, examples of which include construction, employment, business, real property, insurance disputes. Affiliated with JAMS in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Bernadino.
Senior Mediator 
401 B Street
Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92101-4200
USA 619-236-1848
Fax: 619-236-9032
URL: http://www.mediations.com

Oliver Ross, J.D., Ph.D. 
Out-of-Court Solutions
FAMILY/WORKPLACE MEDIATION Help divorcing couples make informed decisions on custody, child support, spousal support, property rights, debts. Promoting collaboration between adult children concerning support, living arrangement, care of elderly parents, inheritance related matters. Resolving employee grievances, contract disputes, disagreements between key employees, partners/co-owners of business
Senior Mediator 
4545 E Shea Blvd, Suite 205
Phoenix, AZ 85028
USA 602/404-1500
Fax: 602/404-1515
URL: http://www.outofcourtsolutions.com


Mark Smith 
Mark A.W. Smith & Company
Mark A. W. Smith & Company brings over 30 years’ experience in the evaluation, negotiation and resolution of complex litigated civil cases to its newly formed mediation and arbitration practice. We specialise in ADR solutions for complex construction defect and insurance coverage issues.
Associate Mediator 
2410 W. Ruthrauff Road
Suite 110L
Tucson, AZ 85712
USA 520-887-1200
Fax: 520-887-1201
URL: http://www.smithclaims.com