New Mexico 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:

Philip Crump 
Philip Crump, Mediator
1301-E Luisa Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
USA 505-989-8558
Fax: 801-760-0301

John Ford and Associates 
I help organizations deal with workplace conflict. When employees are fighting, I help them to stop fighting and find a lasting solution. I also train employees in basic communication skills so they can resolve conflicts themselves.
318 Capricorn Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
USA (510) 658-5524
Fax: (510) 594-1728
URL: http://www.johnford.com

Walter Gamble 
Gamble Construction Services
Mediator for architectural, engineering and construction as well as other commercial cases. (NON-LAWYER)
Associate Mediator 
1786 SW Greenway Circle
West Linn, OR 97068
US 5037819314
Fax: 9546977846

Peter G. Merrill 
Construction Dispute Resolution Services
Mr. Merrill specializes in mediation and arbitration related to residential and commercial construction cases. He recommends a mediation/arbitration process (med/arb) that usually guarantees that a mediation session will result in full settlement; no additional time or costs will be spent on additional dispute resolution or litigation. Attorneys are welcome but not necessary in this process.
Practitioner Mediator 
4 Solano Court
Santa Fe, NM 87508
USA 505-466-7011
Fax: 505-466-1808