40 Hour Divorce Mediation
Training Workshop 2015
Acquire mediation skills to assist divorcing couples
reach amicable agreements
Book now as only 20 participants accommodated per centre
Dear Legal Practitioner
With the formal introduction of Court Annexed Mediation, it is in the attorneys interest to
familiarise themselves with the process and techniques of mediation.
Whether you wish to practice as a mediator or be in a position to advise your clients or
represent them at mediation, you will benefit greatly from attending the workshop. The
workshop will deal specifically with Divorce Mediation.
City, dates and presenters
Pretoria: 9 –13 November 2015
Charles Cohen and Ebrahim Patelia
These presenters are experienced practising mediators and the methodology is essentially
learning–by–doing including working through case studies.
Who should attend?
All attorneys and candidate attorneys, especially (but not exclusively) those involved with
divorce litigation. Registrations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cancellation by delegate
To cancel your registration, please e-mail annelie@LSSA.org.za at least 48 hours before the
seminar date to avoid being liable for the full rate. Refunds must be claimed in writing within 15
business days after cancellation.
How to register
Register online by clicking here (ctrl click) or complete the registration form (last page of
this document) and submit it to annelie@LSSALEAD.org.za. In both cases, proof of eft
payment is required as part of this process. Fees must be paid to the designated LSSA bank
account only. The LSSA will not accept liability if fees are paid into any other bank account.
The banking details are as follows: Account Name: Law Society of South Africa | Bank: FNB
Pretoria | Branch Code: 251445 | Account: 6200 9641 079
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Accreditation
The workshop conforms with the standards for Court Annexed Mediation published by the
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and is accredited by the National Board of
Family Mediators (NABFAM). Please note that participants will be entitled to apply for accreditation
as divorce mediators and not as court mediators, which requires other training.
Important
All participants are required to attend the full 40 hour workshop for which they will receive from
LEAD a Certificate of Attendance. This will enable them to apply to their local service provider for
accreditation as Divorce Mediators. Participants who fail to attend the full workshop will not receive
a Certificate of Attendance.
Registration fee categories
The registration fees are highly subsidised for practising attorneys and candidate attorneys.
The fees include workshop material and all refreshments.
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Practising attorneys: R 5 000 per person
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Candidate attorneys: R 4 000 per person
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Practising attorneys from firms further than 150 km from closest venue: R 4 400 per person
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Non-practising attorneys/Others: R 7 800 per person
Outline of the programme
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General introduction to mediation and legal background
The effects of divorce on adults and children
Basic communication skills
The Agreement to Mediate
Stages in the mediation process
Specific issues such as confidentiality, side meetings, dealing with deadlock, manipulation
Setting the agenda
The children including parenting plan and the children’s participation in the mediation
process
Financial implications of divorce – dealing with issues of maintenance and distribution of
assets and liabilities
Domestic violence
Memorandum of Understanding
Ethics
Cancellation clause
If you want to attend this programme, please book as soon as possible as LEAD reserves
the right to cancel a learning activity should the number of delegates not justify the costs
involved. Registered delegates will be given reasonable notice of cancellation.
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BOOK NOW as only 20 participants accepted per centre
REGISTRATIONS
40 HOUR DIVORCE
MEDIATION
WORKSHOP
Forward your competed form and payment proof to
“LEAD”. By e-mail: annelie@LSSALEAD.org.zaBy
fax to 086 215 6764 | Tel: +27 (0)12 441 4600
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORM
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Save the form on your computer and then type your details directly onto the form to replace
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Where blocks
appear, please select the correct block to look like this
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Save and email the form to annelie@LSSALEAD.org.za together with proof of payment.
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Dates in 2015
Pretoria: 9 –13 November 2015
The venue for this workshop will be confirmed by LEAD with registration confirmation. Please wait for your venue
confirmation before you make your travel and accommodation arrangements.
Registration fee categories for the 40 hour workshop
Practising attorneys: R 5 000 per person
Candidate attorneys: R 4 000 per person
Practising attorneys from firms further than 150 km from closest venue : R 4 400 per person
Non-practising attorneys/Others: R 7 800 per person
Your details
Surname:
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Race (for reporting):
African
Asian
Coloured
White
Payment options (Registration will be confirmed only if the payment details/proof of payment has been received.)
Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) | Account: Law Society of South Africa
Amount: R
Account no: 6200 9641 079; Ref: Cel no/name | Bank: FNB Pretoria | Branch code: 251445
Please note: Fees must be paid to the designated Law Society of South Africa’s bank account only.
The LSSA will not accept liability if fees are paid into any other bank account.
Special Dietary Requirements (if any):
Halal
Kosher
Vegetarian
If disabled, nature of disability:
Cancellation: Any person who has registered for a workshop and fails to cancel (in writing) at least 48 hours prior to
the workshop starting, shall be held liable for the full payment. Refunds must be claimed in writing within 15 business
days after cancellation.
For questions on the workshop, e-mail tamara@LSSALEAD.org.za, Tamara Sihlangu - tel: 012 441 4673
For questions on registration, e-mail annelie@LSSALEAD.org.za. Annelie Dagnin - tel (0)12 441 4669
Registration closes 48 hours before the workshop commences. LEAD Switchboard - tel (0)12 441 4600
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