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Divorce mediation in Northfield, MN

6 mediators listed in Northfield (Rice County) on official Minnesota rosters, including 5 family mediators for divorce mediation in Northfield.

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How does mediation work in Rice County?

Rice County falls within Minnesota's Third Judicial District, and state law places permanent judicial chambers in Faribault [1]. Restorative and Mediation Practices is identified as the certified community dispute resolution program for Rice, Dakota and Scott counties [2]. Such programs offer free or low-cost help, though Minnesota Statutes chapter 494 bars them from mediating some matters, such as disputes involving domestic violence [2]. Rule 114 says a party who cannot pay, and has no free or low-cost option, cannot be required to take part in ADR [3]. Mediators listed for Rice County come from the Minnesota Judicial Branch's Rule 114 ADR Neutral Roster as of October 2026 [4].

  1. Minnesota Statutes § 2.722 – Judicial districts (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)
  2. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library – Community Dispute Resolution Program FAQ (Senate Housing Committee record, Feb. 2025, PDF)
  3. Minnesota General Rules of Practice, Rule 114 – Alternative Dispute Resolution (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)
  4. Minnesota Judicial Branch – Alternative Dispute Resolution (Statewide ADR Neutral Roster)

Fact-checked 2026-10-08. Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.

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Mediators who work online with Minnesota clients

These mediators say they work with Minnesota clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not Minnesota’s. Where they serve is their own statement. Sorted: placements first (paid ones are labeled), then most complete profile.

Court-ordered case? Courts may require a mediator from their own approved list for court-ordered cases. Check your court’s rules, or see how mediation works in Minnesota.

Court-connected mediation in Minnesota: In Minnesota court cases, parties choose the ADR process and neutral. If they cannot agree on a neutral, the court picks a Qualified Neutral from the state roster. A non-roster neutral may serve if the parties agree.

Private mediation in Minnesota: No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Under the Civil Mediation Act, a paid mediator gives parties a written statement of qualifications before starting. No rule on out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: Minnesota General Rules of Practice, Rule 114 (incl. 114.04, 114.12, 114.13) - Office of the Revisor of Statutes · Minn. Stat. § 572.37 - Presentation of mediator to public

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