Resources _____________________________________________________________________________ The following are links to Maryland Courts, legal resources, professional associations and articles the may be of interest to you.   This page is not intended to interpret law or provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. COURTS & LEGAL RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & ASSOCIATIONS ARTICLES PRESENTATIONS   COURTS & LEGAL RESOURCES: back to top Maryland Rules of Procedure Title 17 - Alternative Dispute Resolution, Chapter 100 - Proceedings in Circuit Court Circuit Court for Howard County Circuit Court for Montgomery County Circuit Court for Frederick County Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office MACRO is a court-related agency, which serves as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) resource for the state, supports innovative dispute resolution programs, and promotes the appropriate use of ADR in every field. MACRO works collaboratively with many others across the state to support efforts to advance effective conflict resolution practices in Maryland's courts, communities, schools, state and local government agencies, criminal and juvenile justice programs and businesses. Maryland Child Support Calculator This online application program will assist you in completing a Child Support Worksheet. This worksheet estimates the child support obligation that a court may order a parent to pay toward support of the child(ren) on a monthly basis.   PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & ASSOCIATIONS back to top Model Standards of Conduct For Mediators These were adopted by the American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association and the Association for Conflict Resolution. Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR) The Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution (MCDR) is a vibrant 501(c)(3) organization, which has been in operation for more than a decade, and is devoted to the personal and professional growth of dispute resolution practitioners in the state of Maryland. Association for Conflict Resolution A professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution.   ARTICLES back to top Spotlight on New Business This is a feature on Marcia Kearly in the December issue of The Business Monthly. Making the Most of Your Mediation by Troy Anthony Smith Mediation Can Help Resolve Care Issues by Marsha Kay Seff, Eldercare Editor, San Diego Tribune Discipline and House Rules After Divorce by Martin Kranitz, M.A., National Center for Mediation Education Family Caregiver Mediation by Karen Rice "Mediation: A Timeless Solution"; Business Monthly News of Howard and Anne Arundel Counties; January 2006. "Elder Mediation Can Warm Icy Family Relations"; Ibid. February 2007 "What's New in (Senior) Mediation?"; Maryland Society of Clinical Social Work Newsletter; February 2007 "Want Healthy, Loving Family Relationships? Elder Mediation is for You."; Maryland Social Worker, April 2007   PRESENTATIONS back to top "An Emphasis On Seniors"; Assembled and participated in a panel discussion on WCBM AM 680; May, 2007. "Separation and Divorce Mediation"; NSA, APL, FDA, private counseling groups; 2005-2007. "Depression"; Mental Health Class at Montgomery County Community College. DISCOVER WHAT A MEDIATOR CAN DO FOR YOUR FAMILY. Copyright © 2006 Clarksville Mediation Services, LLC 7399 Hopkins Way, Clarksville, Maryland 21029 Phone: 301-483-8777 help@clarksvillemediation.com Marketing Designs by Market-Impressions.com