Divorce mediation attorneys in Lake County, FL

How does mediation work in Lake County?

Lake County cases are mediated through the Fifth Judicial Circuit's Alternative Dispute Resolution program, which serves Lake along with Citrus, Hernando, Marion and Sumter [1]. Mediation is often required before a civil or family case can go to trial [1]. In county civil cases the court program mediates claims up to $15,000, generally in person with volunteer mediators, at $60 per person per session under Fla. Stat. § 44.108(2); small claims mediation is ordered by the court and carries no fee [1][2]. Family mediation, handled by contract mediators, is commonly remote [1]. No Lake County mediation office is listed separately. Larger civil disputes and higher-income divorces must use private mediators like those below.

1. Fifth Judicial Circuit – Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
2. Fla. Stat. § 44.108 (Funding of mediation and arbitration)

Fact-checked 2026-10-06. Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.