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Divorce mediation lawyers in Sarasota, FL

18 certified family mediators in Sarasota whose official Florida roster record shows an attorney background. These divorce mediation attorneys act as neutrals and don't represent either side.

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How this list is built: these are certified family mediators whose official Florida roster record lists an attorney or in-state Bar member background. In mediation they work as neutrals: a mediator doesn’t represent or advise either side, even if they’re a lawyer. If you want legal advice about your own case, hire your own attorney. Do I need a lawyer for divorce mediation?

How does mediation work in Sarasota County?

Sarasota County's family courts are part of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, which runs its Family Mediation Program under Administrative Order 2015-8.2 [1]. The program's Sarasota office is on the 6th floor of the justice center at 2071 Ringling Blvd., and it also lists the South County Courthouse in Venice; both share the number (941) 861-4820 [1]. Mediation is scheduled only after a judge signs an Order of Referral, and the conference should be held within 60 days of that order [1]. Fees under Fla. Stat. § 44.108 are $60 or $120 per party per session depending on combined income, with no charge for parties found indigent [2]. County civil cases up to $15,000 can use court-appointed mediators, and small claims and residential eviction mediation is free; call (941) 861-7833 for details [3]. Certified private mediators in Sarasota County appear below.

  1. Twelfth Judicial Circuit – Family Mediation Requirements (AO 2015-8.2)
  2. Fla. Stat. § 44.108 (2025), Funding of mediation and arbitration
  3. Twelfth Judicial Circuit – County Civil Mediation Program

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

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Mediators who work online with Florida clients

No mediator from another state has told us they work online with Florida clients in this practice area yet. Local mediators may also offer video sessions; ask when you contact them.

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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