Find a mediator near you — from official state and court rosters
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How it works
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See certifications, languages and the official roster behind each listing. Paid placements are always labeled.
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Contact the mediator directly. A mediator helps you both reach your own agreement, often without going to court.
Why a mediator from a court roster?
Court rosters list mediators who have met a court’s training and conduct rules.
Mediator or lawyer? What each does- Trained for the job. Courts set training requirements before a mediator can join their roster.
- Neutral by rule. A mediator takes neither side and doesn’t give legal advice.
- Held to a code. Court programs set ethics rules, and several states have a body that hears complaints.
- Works alongside your lawyer. Many people use both: a lawyer for advice, a mediator to settle.
Free tools
- Divorce laws by state27 states make couples wait before a divorce is final: from 20 days in Florida and Wyoming to 6 months in California.Waiting periods, residency, no-fault and property rules, from each state's statutes.Open the map →
- Divorce cost calculatorMediation or court? See what each would cost you, from your own quotes.Mediation versus court, from your own quotes plus official court fees and court-posted rates.Estimate your cost →
- Parenting plan builderUnder 2-2-3 or 2-2-5-5, each parent has 7 of every 14 nights. See your whole year on one page.Schedule, holidays, decisions and exchanges, with a year of nights on one calendar. Links your state’s official form.Build your plan →
- Child support calculator32 of the 42 states we’ve checked split child support by both parents’ incomes.Every state’s guideline from its own text; step-by-step calculators where we matched the official numbers.Check your state →
Mediators by state
All states →- Florida6,469 listed
- Georgia3,221 listed
- California1,997 listed
- North Carolina1,605 listed
- Tennessee1,306 listed
- Illinois1,189 listed
- Indiana1,046 listed
- South Carolina994 listed
Mediators in Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin
Before you choose
All guides →
What is divorce mediation and how does it work?How divorce mediation works, step by step: choosing a mediator, preparing, the sessions, and what happens if you agree or don't. Rules vary by state.
Child custody mediation and parenting plans: how it worksHow custody mediation helps parents build a parenting plan: schedules, decision-making, school, health care, kids' needs, and what happens after you agree.
How much does divorce mediation cost?What drives divorce mediation cost: court programs vs. private mediators, hourly vs. flat fees, number of sessions, and who pays. No made-up averages.
How do I prepare for divorce mediation?How to prepare for divorce mediation: read your order, gather financial papers, set priorities, sketch a parenting plan, and plan for safety.
