Montana 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:

SARAH H. SEILER, LCSW, LAC: Specializing in family dispute resolution, child-centered divorce mediation, guardian ad litem representation and custody investigations. Contact Resolution Consultants Inc., P.O. Box 604, Townsend MT 59644; (406) 980-1615 or (406) 266-5475; e-mail: seiler@montana.com.

MICHAEL H. KEEDY: As former district court judge, I bring 12 years' valuable experience to bear in settling your case. In addition, I have over 30 years' experience in a variety of other legal pursuits. Conference rooms are available at our Kalispell offices. Please call me at (406) 752-7122 or 888-865-8144. Thank you.

ARBITRATION & LITIGATION, intellectual property, construction, and real estate, and water rights cases. Admitted in Indiana, Kentucky and Montana, Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Indiana, Federal Court for the District of Montana, Seventh Circuit, US Supreme Court, US PTO, American Arbitration Association Panel of Construction Arbitrators, and National Arbitration Forum Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators. R. Stephen Hansell, (406) 370-8039; 2by4Law@montana.com.

AN EXPERIENCED LITIGATOR since 1974, primarily personal injury and domestic relations in Arizona state and federal courts, I will work aggressively to resolve your claims. Experienced as sole arbitrator or neutral in a 3-member panel. My fees for mediation and arbitration are $100 per hour. Contact Peter Serino, 421 West Koch, Bozeman MT 59715; (406) 585-7754 or 1-800-390-6068.