Professional Member
Professional Members are those who sign the Participation Agreement in the Collaborative Process, such as a family law attorney, financial specialist, coach/family system specialist/process facilitator, mediator, or child specialist.
Professional Members are required to have completed 12 hours of basic collaborative training and at least 30 hours of interest-based mediation training, and be in good standing with the governing body of their profession, and/or maintain certifications.
Membership benefits include:
- Listing on CPW’s online directory
- Use of CPW logo and marketing materials
- CPW electronic newsletters and listserv
- Discount on annual conference
$150/year
Allied Member
Allied Members are those who do not sign the Participation Agreement, but whose expertise may be relied on in the process.
Examples include mortgage specialists, home appraisers, realtors, QDRO specialists, co-parenting coaches, career specialists, etc.
Allied Members are required to have completed 12 hours of basic collaborative training and at least 30 hours of interest-based mediation training, be in good standing with the governing body of their profession, and/or maintain certifications.
Membership benefits include:
- Listing on CPW’s online directory
- Use of CPW logo and marketing materials
- CPW electronic newsletters and listserv
- Discount on annual conference
$150/year
Friend of Collaborative Law
Does not require Collaborative training and therefore not listed in online directory.
Does receive:
- Electronic newsletter and listserv
- Discount on annual conference
$75/year
Student Member
Valid for full-time students on an annual basis through one year after graduation. Does not require Collaborative training.
Benefits include:
- Electronic newsletter and listserv
- Discount on annual conference