Mending Wounds, Finding Solutions, Making Peace

About Me

Professional Mediator

 
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Owner

Michelle J. Thompson

Born in Illinois, raised in California, grew up in Idaho. I’ve experienced life: the good, the bad, the ugly, and most importantly, the peace. I’ve learned to appreciate the value of people, their situation and struggles, along with the hard lessons we’ve often learned. I enjoy challenges, and I believe for every situation there is always a workable solution.

As a trained paralegal, I have worked with the legal system for over 10 years. I am well versed with its processes and enjoy helping others navigate through the system for their benefit.

Let me help you with:

  • Mediation

  • Supervised Visitation

  • Safe exchanges

  • Preparing mediation agreements for divorce, child custody, and visitation

  • Preparing parenting plans

  • Completing court-specific forms for divorce

  • Completing court-specific forms for guardianship or conservatorship matters

  • Required annual reports

  • Mediation agreements for probate matters and MANY other life situations

 
 

Education

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
Masters of Social Work
2022

THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Bachelor of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
2015

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science
Paralegal Studies
2013

 

Training and Certification

  • Developing Parenting Plans for the Developing Child (6.5 hours)

  • Basic Family Mediation (40 hours)

  • Advanced Basic Co-Parenting (20 hours)

  • Mediation: A Novel Approach (12 hours)

  • Focus on the Children (2.5 hours)

  • Supervised Access and Exchange Essential Skills Training (14 hours)

  • Managing High-Conflict Personalities (6.5 hours)

  • Elder Care Mediation (20 hours)

  • Technology, Apps & Ethics (1 hour)

  • Mediation: Bridging Gaps in Communication (11.25 hours)

  • Disabilities and the Court (1 hour)

  • Eldercaring Coordination (28 hours)

  • Why Children Resist a Parent (6.5 hours)

  • Mediation: Meeting Today’s Challenges (12 hours)

  • Where are the First District Third Party Providers Going (1 hour)

  • Crisis Assessment Tool (1 year Certification)