Oakland Mediation Center (OMC), an Oakland County mediation and conflict resolution training facility, invites legal professionals to its upcoming Domestic Relations Mediation Training in 2026.
The 48-Hour State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) approved Domestic Relations Mediation Training is designed to teach participants about the process of divorce and custody mediation from the orientation session to the completed memorandum of agreement. Included is the 8-Hour Domestic Violence Screening Training, which is also a qualification requirement for domestic relations mediators. The 8-Hour Domestic Violence Screening Training may be purchased separately.
“OMC has been dedicated to providing quality mediation training for over 37 years,” said Charity Burke, OMC executive director. “Our training is designed to give participants, from all backgrounds, skills they can use immediately to serve and make a lasting impact on our community.”
OMC is offering both a virtual and in-person option for the 48-Hour Domestic Relations Mediation Trainings in 2026, with registration links as well as dates and times listed below:
• Virtual: held in half-day sessions on March 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day
• In-person: August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
The cost of training is $1,590. Participants will receive a detailed mediation manual, jump-drive containing reproducible mediation forms, as well as a certificate of attendance. Those completing their training at OMC become eligible for discounts on practical experience opportunities.
OMC’s trainings are approved by SCAO and are designed to be highly interactive and skill based. For additional information about this training and others, contact Michael Robinson, mediation specialist & education coordinator at 248-338-4280 Ext. 212 or mrobinson@mediation-omc.org.
The 48-Hour State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) approved Domestic Relations Mediation Training is designed to teach participants about the process of divorce and custody mediation from the orientation session to the completed memorandum of agreement. Included is the 8-Hour Domestic Violence Screening Training, which is also a qualification requirement for domestic relations mediators. The 8-Hour Domestic Violence Screening Training may be purchased separately.
“OMC has been dedicated to providing quality mediation training for over 37 years,” said Charity Burke, OMC executive director. “Our training is designed to give participants, from all backgrounds, skills they can use immediately to serve and make a lasting impact on our community.”
OMC is offering both a virtual and in-person option for the 48-Hour Domestic Relations Mediation Trainings in 2026, with registration links as well as dates and times listed below:
• Virtual: held in half-day sessions on March 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day
• In-person: August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
The cost of training is $1,590. Participants will receive a detailed mediation manual, jump-drive containing reproducible mediation forms, as well as a certificate of attendance. Those completing their training at OMC become eligible for discounts on practical experience opportunities.
OMC’s trainings are approved by SCAO and are designed to be highly interactive and skill based. For additional information about this training and others, contact Michael Robinson, mediation specialist & education coordinator at 248-338-4280 Ext. 212 or mrobinson@mediation-omc.org.




