For questions regarding mediation or to schedule a mediation, please email: mediation@jud14.flcourts.org

 

In the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, all parties in a contested family law matter are referred to mediation in an effort to have the parties control the outcome of their case. The types of cases that are Ordered to Mediation include dissolution of marriage, alimony or spousal support, property distribution and equitable distribution, parenting responsibility, child support, and parenting time. Per Administrative Order 2007-00-03, parties shall attend mediation unless otherwise excepted by statute, rule or court order. Family Mediation is provided in all counties within the Fourteenth Circuit.

 

Who Qualifies for the Program?

 

To qualify for the program the parties combined gross income can not exceed $100,000 per year. Gross income means the total income received before ANY deductions are taken out.

 

 

 

How much does it Cost?

 

The cost of mediation is directly related to the parties combined gross income. If the parties earn no more than a combined total of $50,000, each party is assessed a $60 per person per session fee. If the parties combined gross income is between $50,000 and $100,000 the parties will each be assessed a $120 per person per session fee. These fees must be paid to the clerk of court prior to mediation. Sessions are three hours in length and most cases require only one session.

 

What are the Benefits of Mediation?

 

• You have a chance to present and discuss your ideas in an informal and private setting and by discussing your options, you may discover choices you did not know you had.
• In mediation, the parties have a better opportunity to control the outcome of their dispute.
• You can significantly lower your legal costs if the case is settled at mediation.

 

 

 

Our Family Mediators:

 

 

 

Sonja Nickson, Staff Mediator

 

Donna Gainer-Smith, Staff Mediator

 

Crystal Ebersole, Staff Mediator

 

Tiffany Brown-Certo, Esq., Contract Mediator

 

Jamie Williamson, Contract Mediator


Jeff Harr, Contract Mediator

 

Faye Gunter, Contract Mediator

 

Jill St. Louis, Contract Mediator

 

Tena Pate, Contract Mediator

 

Will Lesnick, Contract Mediator

 

Danielle Carney, Contract Mediator


If the parties' combined gross yearly income exceeds $100,000 per year, they must schedule their
mediation with a private mediator. To find a list of Florida State Certified Family Mediators - search on
the internet: Florida Courts Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediator Search

www.flcourts.gov will come up and be on the Mediator Search page
o You must select the Mediator Type - Family
o You can also select Circuit - 14
o There are also additional options if you would like to narrow the search
o Press Search and a list of Family Mediators and their contact information will come up.

Their contact information does include their email address.
The private mediators will be able to provide their availability, fees, etc.