How to become a mediator in Delaware
Who certifies or lists mediators in Delaware?
No statewide mediator certification or roster identified. In Superior Court the parties agree on an ADR practitioner or jointly ask the Court to appoint one (Super. Ct. Civ. R. 16); Family Court mediation conferences are held by Court staff mediators (Fam. Ct. Civ. R. 16.1).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Delaware only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Delaware require?
We found no statewide mediator license or certification in Delaware’s official sources. Courts or programs that use mediators may set their own rules, so ask the court or program where you want to work. Here is what the official sources say:
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| No statewide credential Delaware courts (Superior Court Civil Rule 16(b)(4); Family Court Civil Rule 16.1) | No statewide requirement found | No statewide requirement found |
Other requirements
- No statewide credential: Superior Court: parties agree on an ADR practitioner, or jointly move the Court to appoint one; Family Court support and custody mediation conferences are held by Court staff mediators
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Delaware?
State credentials and court rosters mainly matter for court-ordered or court-connected cases, where a court may require a mediator from its own list. If you plan to mediate cases that people bring to you privately, check whether Delaware or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Alternative Dispute Resolution – Superior Court of Delaware
- Superior Court Civil Rules (PDF)
- Family Court Civil Rules (PDF)
- Delaware Courts – Rules
- courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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