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How does mediation work in Florida?

Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07

  • Court programs and when mediation is required

    In Florida, when one party asks, a court must send a filed civil case for money damages to mediation, unless it falls into an excluded type such as debt collection, medical malpractice or small claims, and it may refer other civil cases [1].

  • Family and custody cases

    In circuits with a family mediation program, disputed custody, visitation and parental responsibility issues must be referred, but not where a history of domestic violence would compromise the process [1].

  • Who can mediate in Florida courts

    The Supreme Court sets standards for mediator certification, and applicants undergo a background check [2]. Each circuit's chief judge keeps a list of Supreme Court-certified mediators registered there [1].

  • Cost

    When a circuit program provides family mediation and the parties' combined income is under $100,000, the fee is $60 or $120 per person per session, and indigent parties are not charged [3].

  • Check a mediator

    Certified mediators are searchable through the Dispute Resolution Center [4].

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.

Civil lawsuits & business (4527)Divorce mediation in Florida (2221)Small claims & county court (2214)Divorce mediation attorneys (1302)Appellate (410)Dependency & child welfare (200)Arbitrators (5)Workplace & employment (4)Probate, estates & elder care (3)Divorce mediation cost in Florida
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5,696 listedSorted: paid placements (labeled) first, then most complete profile, then A–Z

Mediators who work online with Florida clients

These mediators say they work with Florida clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not Florida’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 Florida.

Court-connected mediation in Florida: Florida statute has each circuit keep a list of Florida Supreme Court-certified mediators registered there for court appointments in civil, family and dependency cases. Whether parties may agree on a non-certified mediator was not confirmed.

Private mediation in Florida: No state license for private mediators was found in the Florida statutes reviewed; Supreme Court certification is tied to court-ordered mediation. No rule specific to out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: Fla. Stat. § 44.102, Court-ordered mediation (Online Sunshine) · Fla. Stat. § 44.1011, Definitions (Online Sunshine) · Unlicensed Practice - Formal Advisory Opinions, The Florida Bar · partly verified

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Florida mediators in numbers

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Florida: the 10 counties with the most mediators listed

Florida: the 10 counties with the most mediators listedMiami-Dade County has the most mediators listed in Florida (753), followed by Broward County (728). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster. Miami-Dade County: 753; Broward County: 728; Palm Beach County: 536; Orange County: 526; Hillsborough County: 494; Pinellas County: 266; Duval County: 239; Lee County: 157; Seminole County: 131; Leon County: 130.Miami-Dade County: 753 mediatorsMiami-Dade County753Broward County: 728 mediatorsBroward County728Palm Beach County: 536 mediatorsPalm Beach County536Orange County: 526 mediatorsOrange County526Hillsborough County: 494 mediatorsHillsborough County494Pinellas County: 266 mediatorsPinellas County266Duval County: 239 mediatorsDuval County239Lee County: 157 mediatorsLee County157Seminole County: 131 mediatorsSeminole County131Leon County: 130 mediatorsLeon County130

Miami-Dade County has the most mediators listed in Florida (753), followed by Broward County (728). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster.

Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-08.

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Florida: the 10 counties with the most mediators listed
CategoryMediators
Miami-Dade County753
Broward County728
Palm Beach County536
Orange County526
Hillsborough County494
Pinellas County266
Duval County239
Lee County157
Seminole County131
Leon County130
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Florida: certifications and court panels

Florida: certifications and court panelsThe most common listing is Circuit Civil Mediator (3,490 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 5,696 people listed. Circuit Civil Mediator: 3,490; Family Mediator: 2,217; County Mediator: 2,213; Appellate Mediator: 410; Dependency Mediator: 200; Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed mediator: General Civil: 6; Minnesota Rule 114 roster: Civil Facilitative/Hybrid: 5; Other (33 more certifications or panels): 50.Circuit Civil Mediator: 3,490 mediatorsCircuit Civil Mediator3,490Family Mediator: 2,217 mediatorsFamily Mediator2,217County Mediator: 2,213 mediatorsCounty Mediator2,213Appellate Mediator: 410 mediatorsAppellate Mediator410Dependency Mediator: 200 mediatorsDependency Mediator200Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed mediator: General Civil: 6 mediatorsTennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed mediator: General Ci…6Minnesota Rule 114 roster: Civil Facilitative/Hybrid: 5 mediatorsMinnesota Rule 114 roster: Civil Facilitative/Hybrid5Other (33 more certifications or panels): 50 mediatorsOther (33 more certifications or panels)50

The most common listing is Circuit Civil Mediator (3,490 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 5,696 people listed.

Certification and panel names are as the roster states them.

Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-08.

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Florida: certifications and court panels
CategoryMediators
Circuit Civil Mediator3,490
Family Mediator2,217
County Mediator2,213
Appellate Mediator410
Dependency Mediator200
Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed mediator: General Civil6
Minnesota Rule 114 roster: Civil Facilitative/Hybrid5
Other (33 more certifications or panels)50
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Florida: languages other than English

Florida: languages other than EnglishSpanish is the most common language other than English (72 mediators). Only languages listed on the roster are counted; many rosters leave this field blank. Spanish: 72; French: 12; Italian: 7; Portuguese: 7; Russian: 5; German: 3; Haitian Creole: 3; Arabic: 1; Dutch: 1; Farsi: 1.Spanish: 72 mediatorsSpanish72French: 12 mediatorsFrench12Italian: 7 mediatorsItalian7Portuguese: 7 mediatorsPortuguese7Russian: 5 mediatorsRussian5German: 3 mediatorsGerman3Haitian Creole: 3 mediatorsHaitian Creole3Arabic: 1 mediatorsArabic1Dutch: 1 mediatorsDutch1Farsi: 1 mediatorsFarsi1

Spanish is the most common language other than English (72 mediators). Only languages listed on the roster are counted; many rosters leave this field blank.

Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-08.

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Florida: languages other than English
CategoryMediators
Spanish72
French12
Italian7
Portuguese7
Russian5
German3
Haitian Creole3
Arabic1
Dutch1
Farsi1
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Florida: attorney and non-attorney mediators

Florida: attorney and non-attorney mediators3,825 of 5,696 mediators listed in Florida (67%) have a roster background that lists them as an attorney. Mediators act as neutrals and don't represent either side. Roster background lists them as an attorney: 3,825; Other background or not stated: 1,871.Roster background lists them as an attorney: 3,825 mediatorsRoster background lists them as an attorney3,825Other background or not stated: 1,871 mediatorsOther background or not stated1,871

3,825 of 5,696 mediators listed in Florida (67%) have a roster background that lists them as an attorney. Mediators act as neutrals and don't represent either side.

Not every roster records a mediator's background, so “not stated” includes attorneys whose roster doesn't say.

Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-08.

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Florida: attorney and non-attorney mediators
CategoryMediators
Roster background lists them as an attorney3,825
Other background or not stated1,871
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How do Florida courts use mediation, and when is it required?

In Florida, when one party asks, a court must send a filed civil case for money damages to mediation, unless it falls into an excluded type such as debt collection, medical malpractice or small claims, and it may refer other civil cases [1].

Source: Fla. Stat. § 44.102, Court-ordered mediation (Online Sunshine, Florida Legislature)

How does mediation work in Florida family and custody cases?

In circuits with a family mediation program, disputed custody, visitation and parental responsibility issues must be referred, but not where a history of domestic violence would compromise the process [1].

Source: Fla. Stat. § 44.102, Court-ordered mediation (Online Sunshine, Florida Legislature)

Who can be a court mediator in Florida?

The Supreme Court sets standards for mediator certification, and applicants undergo a background check [2]. Each circuit's chief judge keeps a list of Supreme Court-certified mediators registered there [1].

Sources: Fla. Stat. § 44.106, Standards and procedures for mediators and arbitrators; fees · Fla. Stat. § 44.102, Court-ordered mediation (Online Sunshine, Florida Legislature)

How much does court-connected mediation cost in Florida?

When a circuit program provides family mediation and the parties' combined income is under $100,000, the fee is $60 or $120 per person per session, and indigent parties are not charged [3].

Source: Fla. Stat. § 44.108, Funding of mediation and arbitration (Online Sunshine)

How can I check whether a mediator is on an official Florida roster?

Certified mediators are searchable through the Dispute Resolution Center [4].

Source: Dispute Resolution Center Mediator Reporting System (Florida Office of the State Courts Administrator)

Does a court-ordered case in Florida need a mediator from the court's list?

Florida statute has each circuit keep a list of Florida Supreme Court-certified mediators registered there for court appointments in civil, family and dependency cases. Whether parties may agree on a non-certified mediator was not confirmed.

Sources: Fla. Stat. § 44.102, Court-ordered mediation (Online Sunshine) · Fla. Stat. § 44.1011, Definitions (Online Sunshine) · Unlicensed Practice - Formal Advisory Opinions, The Florida Bar · partly verified

Can I use a private or online mediator from another state for a Florida matter?

No state license for private mediators was found in the Florida statutes reviewed; Supreme Court certification is tied to court-ordered mediation. No rule specific to out-of-state or online mediators was found.

Sources: Fla. Stat. § 44.102, Court-ordered mediation (Online Sunshine) · Fla. Stat. § 44.1011, Definitions (Online Sunshine) · Unlicensed Practice - Formal Advisory Opinions, The Florida Bar · partly verified

Answers come only from the official sources cited. General information, not legal advice.

In-depth explainers

Florida certified mediators explained (family, county, circuit civil)

What Florida Supreme Court mediator certification means, how family, county, and circuit civil certifications differ, and how to check a mediator. · Fact-checked 2026-10-06

You will see the phrase "Florida Supreme Court certified mediator" a lot. It is not a marketing label. It means the mediator has met training, education, and mentoring requirements set by the Florida Supreme Court, and has agreed to follow a written code of ethics. It also comes in different types. A mediator certified for family cases is not automatically certified for a contract lawsuit, and the reverse is also true.

This guide explains the main types, what each requires, and how to check a mediator before you book. It is general information, not legal advice. Other states use different systems.

Who sets the rules

The Florida Supreme Court adopts the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators. These rules set certification requirements and ethical standards, and they set up a process for complaints and discipline.1 The Supreme Court amended the rules effective January 1, 2025, including raising the required mentorship points for family, circuit, and dependency mediators.2

The courts' Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) runs a public Mediator Search.3

The basic requirements for everyone

For any of the main certifications (county, family, circuit, dependency, or appellate), a mediator must be at least 21 years old and of good moral character.1

For county, family, circuit, and dependency certification, applicants must also earn points under a set system. Points come from certified training, education, mentorship, and, in some cases, mediation experience.1 For education, a high school diploma or GED earns 10 points, an associate degree 15, a bachelor's degree 20, and a master's degree 25.1

The main certification types

County court mediators

County court handles civil cases worth up to $50,000 (not counting interest, costs, and attorney fees) for cases filed on or after January 1, 2023.4 Many are smaller money disputes, like money disputes between neighbors, landlords and tenants, or businesses and customers.

To be certified as a county court mediator, an applicant needs at least a high school diploma or GED and 100 points. Those must include 30 points for a Florida Supreme Court certified county court training program, 10 points for education, and 60 points for mentorship.1 A mediator who is already certified as a circuit court mediator also qualifies. A certified family or dependency mediator can qualify by earning 30 mentorship points in county court cases within two years before applying.1

Family mediators

Family mediators handle divorce, parenting and time-sharing, child support, alimony, and property division.

To be certified as a family mediator, an applicant needs at least a bachelor's degree and 100 points, including:1

  • 30 points for a Florida Supreme Court certified family mediation training program
  • 25 points for education (or 20 for education plus 5 for mediation experience or a graduate certificate in conflict resolution)
  • 40 points for mentorship

Circuit court mediators

Circuit court handles larger civil cases, like contract disputes, injury claims, construction, and business cases. Circuit court certification covers circuit court matters other than family matters.1

Requirements mirror the family track: a bachelor's degree and 100 points, including 30 points for a certified circuit court training program, 25 points for education (or the same alternatives), and 40 points for mentorship.1

In many circuit civil cases, a party can ask for mediation. Florida law says that, on one party's request, a court must refer a filed civil action for money damages to mediation if the requesting party is willing and able to pay or the costs can be fairly divided, with some exceptions. Exceptions include debt collection cases, medical malpractice claims, landlord-tenant disputes without a personal injury claim, and small claims cases.5 If the court appoints the mediator, either party can ask that the appointee be a certified circuit court mediator who is a member of The Florida Bar.6

Dependency and appellate mediators

Two more types exist. Dependency mediators handle child welfare cases in juvenile court and must meet the same bachelor's-degree and 100-point standard, with dependency training.1 Appellate mediators must already be certified as circuit, family, or dependency mediators and complete a certified appellate training program.1

Quick comparison

Type Typical cases Minimum education Points
County Smaller civil disputes in county court High school diploma or GED 100 (incl. 30 training, 60 mentorship)
Family Divorce, parenting, support Bachelor's degree 100 (incl. 30 training, 40 mentorship)
Circuit Larger civil cases, not family Bachelor's degree 100 (incl. 30 training, 40 mentorship)

Source for the table: Rule 10.100.1

Do you have to use a certified mediator?

In court-ordered cases, you have choices. Under both the family and civil rules, the parties have 10 days after the referral order to agree on a mediator. They can pick a certified mediator, or a non-certified mediator whom the parties believe, and the judge agrees, is qualified by training or experience.67 If the parties cannot agree, the court appoints a certified mediator, by rotation or by another procedure set by the circuit's chief judge.67 The DRC website posts rotation lists by circuit.3

Local practice varies across Florida's 20 judicial circuits.8 Some circuits run their own court mediation programs with staff or contract mediators. For example, the Ninth Circuit's family mediation program keeps a list of staff and contract certified family mediators.9 To find your local program, use our find your county pages.

What certification means in the room

Certified and court-appointed mediators must follow ethical rules. Among them:

  • You make the decisions. A mediator must not make substantive decisions for any party or pressure anyone to agree.10
  • The mediator stays neutral. A mediator must stay impartial, meaning free from favoritism or bias in word, action, or appearance.11
  • No legal advice to one side. A mediator may share information they are qualified to give and may discuss possible outcomes. But a mediator must not give an opinion meant to pressure you or predict how your judge will rule, and must tell you about your right to independent legal advice if you seem not to understand how an agreement may affect your rights.12
  • Fair, clear fees. Fees must be reasonable. A mediator must give you a written explanation of fees before mediation and cannot charge a fee based on the outcome.13
  • Honest marketing. A mediator must not advertise false or misleading information or promise specific results.14

How to check a mediator

  1. Go to the Florida courts' Mediator Search at drc.flcourts.org. You can search by name, mediator type, residing circuit, or residing county. The site also has a list of decertified mediators.3
  2. Confirm the certification type matches your case: family for divorce and parenting, county for most county court civil cases, circuit for larger civil cases.
  3. Check that the certification is current. The Florida courts explain that if a name does not appear in the search, the person is not certified or has let certification lapse.15
  4. Ask for the mediator's written fee explanation before you book.13

If something goes wrong

Anyone can file a complaint claiming a mediator broke the rules. A complaint from an individual must be written, sworn, and notarized on a form from the DRC, and filed with the DRC.16 Complaints generally must be filed within 2 years after you had a reasonable chance to discover the violation, and never more than 4 years after it happened.17 Possible sanctions range from a reprimand or extra training to suspension or decertification.18

Frequently asked questions

Who certifies Florida mediators? The Florida Supreme Court, under its mediator rules.1

Can a family mediator handle a business case? Only if they also hold circuit (or county) certification for that type of case.1

Must I use a certified mediator? No, if both sides agree on a qualified non-certified mediator the judge accepts. Otherwise the court appoints a certified one.67

How do I check? Use the Mediator Search at drc.flcourts.org.3

Where do complaints go? To the DRC, on a sworn form, within the time limits.1617

Browse certified mediators on our Florida county pages, or get matched with one whose certification fits your case.

Sources

  1. Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Rules 10.100 and 10.105(a) — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/1998036/file/FRC&CAM_01.2025%20ADA.pdf ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14

  2. In re Amendments to the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, No. SC2023-1537 (Fla. Sept. 12, 2024) — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/2440354/opinion/Opinion_SC2023-1537.pdf ↩

  3. Florida Dispute Resolution Center, Mediator Search and rotation lists — https://drc.flcourts.org/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  4. Fla. Stat. § 34.01(1)(c)3. (2026) — https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/34.01 ↩

  5. Fla. Stat. § 44.102(2)(a) — https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/44.102 ↩

  6. Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.720(j) — https://www-media.floridabar.org/uploads/2026/10/Civil-Procedure-Rules-10-01-26.pdf ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  7. Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.741(b)(6) — https://www-media.floridabar.org/uploads/2026/09/2027_04-OCT-Family-Law-Rules-of-Procedure-10-1-2026.pdf ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  8. Florida Courts (flcourts.gov), Trial Courts – Circuit ("Florida has 20 circuit courts"); Fla. Stat. § 26.021 (2026) — https://www.flcourts.gov/Florida-Courts/Trial-Courts-Circuit ; https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/26.021 ↩

  9. Ninth Judicial Circuit, Administrative Order 2004-14-03, ¶ 3 — https://www.ninthcircuit.org/sites/default/files/AO2004-14-03.pdf ↩

  10. Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Rule 10.310 — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/1998036/file/FRC&CAM_01.2025%20ADA.pdf ↩

  11. Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Rule 10.330(a) — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/1998036/file/FRC&CAM_01.2025%20ADA.pdf ↩

  12. Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Rule 10.370 — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/1998036/file/FRC&CAM_01.2025%20ADA.pdf ↩

  13. Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Rule 10.380 — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/1998036/file/FRC&CAM_01.2025%20ADA.pdf ↩ ↩2

  14. Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Rule 10.610(a), (e) — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/1998036/file/FRC&CAM_01.2025%20ADA.pdf ↩

  15. Florida Courts, Mediation Frequently Asked Questions — https://www.flcourts.gov/Services/alternative-dispute-resolution/mediation/frequently-asked-questions ↩

  16. Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Rule 10.810(a)–(b) — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/1998036/file/FRC&CAM_01.2025%20ADA.pdf ↩ ↩2

  17. Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Rule 10.890(a) — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/1998036/file/FRC&CAM_01.2025%20ADA.pdf ↩ ↩2

  18. Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Rule 10.840(b) — https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/1998036/file/FRC&CAM_01.2025%20ADA.pdf ↩

Official links and sources for Florida

Official links

Sources cited above

  1. Fla. Stat. § 44.102, Court-ordered mediation (Online Sunshine, Florida Legislature)
  2. Fla. Stat. § 44.106, Standards and procedures for mediators and arbitrators; fees
  3. Fla. Stat. § 44.108, Funding of mediation and arbitration (Online Sunshine)
  4. Dispute Resolution Center Mediator Reporting System (Florida Office of the State Courts Administrator)

Last reviewed 2026-10-07.