Mediation Programs
Mediation is a form of dispute resolution that allows the parties to directly discuss issues and negotiate settlement directly with one another with the help of a court-appointed mediator. Depending on the type of case, appearance at mediation may be voluntary or mandatory.
F.A.Q
Answers to frequently asked questions and helpful links.
Spanish (español)
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Family Mediation
Family mediation allows parties to directly discuss issues and negotiate settlement with the help of a court-appointed mediator on divorce, time-sharing, parenting plan modification, and child support.
To schedule a family mediation
choose your county below:
Brevard Attorneys Only
Currently, family mediations are conducted online via video conference.
Civil Mediation
Civil mediation allows parties to directly discuss issues and negotiate settlement with the help of a court-appointed mediator on small claims cases (damages less than $8,000.00) and civil cases (damages up to $15,000.00).
To schedule a small claims
or civil mediation
choose your county below:
Online Dispute Resolution
ODR is a free online platform for small claims and debt collection cases that assists parties in negotiating settlement with one another via instant messaging. Parties have the option to appoint a mediator for additional assistance.
To participate in Online Dispute Resolution create an account:
choose your county below:
Have questions or need help with ODR? Contact your county below:
Cost of Mediation
Family
Qualified Indigents
No Charge*
- To apply for eligibility for indigent status, fill out the application and file it with the Clerk of Court.
Income Under $50,000
$60.00*
- Fee shall be per party for one session.
- Combined gross income of the two parties is no more than $50,000.
Income Between $50k -100k
$120.00*
- Fee shall be per party for one session.
- Combined gross income of the parties is more than $50,000, but less than $100,000.
Income Over $100,000
Ineligible
- If the combined income is more than $100,000 you are not eligible for the Court Mediation program. You must schedule a private mediation.
Small Claims
Damages less than $8,000.00
No Charge
County Civil
Damages $15,000 or Less
$60.00*
- Per party for one hour and thirty minute session. (1.5 hours)
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If damages are over $15,000 then you must search for a mediator to schedule a private mediation.
Florida Courts Help available at the touch of a screen:
For constituents, customers, or callers seeking help with family law cases – divorce, adoption, name change, custody, order of protection, and much more – there is now a one-stop source for lots of information aimed at self-represented people. Florida Courts Help is available at app stores as well as online at help.flcourts.gov.
