Samuel S. Stone
On the official roster: National Mediation Board · verified 2026-10-08
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Official source for West Virginia: Family Court Mediation (Supreme Court of Appeals)
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Robert N. Carpenter
On the official roster: Supreme Court of Virginia, Office of the Executive Secretary · verified 2026-10-08
Mediators who serve West Virginia online
These mediators say they work with West Virginia clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not West Virginia’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 West Virginia.
Court-connected mediation in West Virginia: West Virginia circuit courts appoint from the State Bar's mediator listing unless the parties, with court approval, pick their own mediator; family courts designate mediators approved by the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Private mediation in West Virginia: No West Virginia license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed, and no rule on out-of-state or online mediators was found.
Sources: West Virginia Trial Court Rules (Rules 25.04-25.06), WV Judicial Branch · Family Court Mediation, WV Judicial Branch · W. Va. Code 48-9-202, Court-ordered services · partly verified
Works online with West Virginia clients
Beth Carrier
Court-certified in: Idaho (verified) · Idaho Supreme Court, 2026-10-07
Serves clients: in person in Idaho · online nationwide (her statement)
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How does mediation work in West Virginia?
Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07Court programs and when mediation is required
In circuit court, Trial Court Rule 25 lets a judge refer a case to mediation on the court's own motion, a party's motion, or the parties' stipulation [2].
Family and custody cases
West Virginia family courts require parents who cannot agree on shared parenting responsibilities to attempt mediation, after a pre-mediation screening for issues such as domestic violence or child abuse [1]. Family court mediators are approved by the Supreme Court of Appeals and need at least a four-year degree, a 40-hour family mediation course approved by the Court, two co-mediations and ongoing continuing education [1].
Who can mediate in West Virginia courts
The West Virginia State Bar keeps the list of qualified circuit court mediators, and with court approval the parties may choose their own mediator [2].
Cost
The family court designates the mediator or agency, and parents pay an hourly rate based on their combined annual incomes [1].
Summarized from the official sources cited in brackets. Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Court programs change; confirm with your court. This is general information, not legal advice.
Know before you go: West Virginia mediation FAQ
How do West Virginia courts use mediation, and when is it required?
In circuit court, Trial Court Rule 25 lets a judge refer a case to mediation on the court's own motion, a party's motion, or the parties' stipulation [2].
Source: West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 25 Mediation (West Virginia Judicial Branch)
How does mediation work in West Virginia family and custody cases?
West Virginia family courts require parents who cannot agree on shared parenting responsibilities to attempt mediation, after a pre-mediation screening for issues such as domestic violence or child abuse [1]. Family court mediators are approved by the Supreme Court of Appeals and need at least a four-year degree, a 40-hour family mediation course approved by the Court, two co-mediations and ongoing continuing education [1].
Source: Family Court Mediation, West Virginia Judicial Branch
Who can be a court mediator in West Virginia?
The West Virginia State Bar keeps the list of qualified circuit court mediators, and with court approval the parties may choose their own mediator [2].
Source: West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 25 Mediation (West Virginia Judicial Branch)
How much does court-connected mediation cost in West Virginia?
The family court designates the mediator or agency, and parents pay an hourly rate based on their combined annual incomes [1].
Source: Family Court Mediation, West Virginia Judicial Branch
Does a court-ordered case in West Virginia need a mediator from the court's list?
West Virginia circuit courts appoint from the State Bar's mediator listing unless the parties, with court approval, pick their own mediator; family courts designate mediators approved by the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Sources: West Virginia Trial Court Rules (Rules 25.04-25.06), WV Judicial Branch · Family Court Mediation, WV Judicial Branch · W. Va. Code 48-9-202, Court-ordered services · partly verified
Can I use a private or online mediator from another state for a West Virginia matter?
No West Virginia license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed, and no rule on out-of-state or online mediators was found.
Sources: West Virginia Trial Court Rules (Rules 25.04-25.06), WV Judicial Branch · Family Court Mediation, WV Judicial Branch · W. Va. Code 48-9-202, Court-ordered services · partly verified
Answers come only from the official sources cited. General information, not legal advice.
Official links and sources for West Virginia
Official links
Sources cited above
- Family Court Mediation, West Virginia Judicial Branch
- West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 25 Mediation (West Virginia Judicial Branch)
Last reviewed 2026-10-07.