Workplace & employment mediators in Somerset County, MD

How does mediation work in Somerset County?

The Circuit Court for Somerset County in Princess Anne runs a Family Court Services Program for divorce, custody and visitation cases, which MACRO lists as the court's Family ADR Program.^[5][6] For custody and visitation, the court selects a court-approved mediator with 40 hours of basic and 20 hours of domestic training; two sessions are suggested, and costs are prorated between the parties.^[5] For property, alimony and child support, the court appoints a mediator from its approved list, and an agreement goes to the court for approval.^[5] The court may not order mediation where there is a genuine threat of physical or sexual abuse of a party or a child.^[5] Most mediators listed below come from MACRO's Circuit Court Roster and Mediator Excellence directories.^[1][7]

Fact-checked Oct 22, 2026 against the official sources numbered above (listed under Sources). Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.