West Virginia 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:

Michael Aloi 
304-367-1862 
aloi@citynet.net 

Susan Beard 
304-565-3419 
mbeard@hawksnet.net 

J. Douglas Crane 
304-292-3037 

Lynne Crane 
304-292-3037 
lynnecrane@prodigy.net 

April L. Dowler 
304-233-5440 
jwlald@intrepid.net 

Spencer W. Graham, II 
304-594-2781 
spencer.graham@mail.wvu.edu 

Bradley H. Hibbs 
304-449-3335 
BHibbs373@aol.com 

Dina L. Hudson 
304-366-1737 
MrsHudson8@aol.com 

J. Burton Hunter III 
304-472-7477 
hunter-j@msys.net 

Gerald L. Kosnoski 
304-255-3743 or 5677 
BKosnoski@aol.com 

Mary Anne Maul 
304-343-2616 
MMaul@IBM.net 

Rodney Merrifield 
304-368-2616 
judgerbm@aol.com 

Beth Middleton 
304-927-6993 
ADR9276993@yahoo.com 

John Miller 
304-637-3908 
jmiller@meer.net 

David L. Orndorff 
304-472-3141 
daveorn@usa.net 

Tom Patrick 
304-293-2871 
tpatrick@wvu.edu 

Brenda Pizatella 
304-366-0071 
bpsocwk@mountain.net 

Nancy K. Quinn 
304-623-1107 
NKQESQ2@aol.com 

Barry Row 
304-823-2123 
mtnside@meer.net