What exactly is the role of a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator?

A certified family mediator is a neutral facilitator whose only job is to help you and your spouse reach a voluntary, mutual agreement. They are strictly neutral. They do not represent either side, they cannot give legal advice, and they will not tell you if you are making a “good” or “bad” deal. Under the rules governing Florida certified mediators, they are also forbidden from making decisions for you or telling a judge who is right or wrong. They help lower the temperature in the room, clarify financial issues, and offer creative structural options you might not have considered. If your mediator happens to be a licensed Florida attorney, they still cannot act as your lawyer during the session. Their role remains strictly limited to helping both parties find common ground and drafting the resulting paperwork.