Miami-Dade Court Family Mediation (11th Judicial Circuit)
Co-Parenting · Florida · Free
Court-connected family mediation for dissolution of marriage, paternity, custody, and time-sharing disputes in Miami-Dade County (11th Judicial Circuit). Certified mediators serve as neutral third parties to help parents reach agreements outside of court. Reduced fees for families with combined income under
Contact & Details
Address: 73 W Flagler St, Room 1801, Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-349-7344
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About Co-Parenting for Fathers
Co-parenting programs help separated and divorced parents share custody constructively, minimize conflict, and raise children across two households. Most states require court-ordered parent education (often called 'parenting classes' or 'children first' programs) before finalizing a divorce or custody order involving minor children. These classes are usually four to six hours, available online or in person, and cost 5–$75. Private co-parenting mediation is available through court-based mediation programs (often free or sliding-scale) and through private mediators certified by state mediation councils. Digital tools like OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses provide court-admissible communication logs, shared calendars, expense tracking, and messaging — many family courts now encourage or require their use in high-conflict cases. This directory includes all three: state-required classes, mediators, and co-parenting apps.
Co-Parenting in Florida
Florida handles family law in circuit courts across its 20 judicial circuits. The Department of Revenue Child Support Program oversees enforcement statewide. Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale are the largest metros. Florida has an active self-help court system, free online parenting courses, and Bay Area Legal Services, Three Rivers Legal Services, and other LSC programs providing representation.
More Co-Parenting in Florida
- Florida Parent Education & Family Stabilization Course (DCF) — Court-required 4-hour parenting course for all Florida divorce/custody cases involving children under 18. Required by Florida Statute 61.21.
- Children in Between Online (Center for Divorce Education) — One of the most widely used DCF-approved co-parenting courses in Florida for over 30 years. Self-paced online format lets you log in and out
- Florida Kids Matter - Online Parenting Course — DCF-approved Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course required by Florida courts. 4-hour online course covering the impact of divorc
- OurFamilyWizard Co-Parenting App — The #1 co-parenting app trusted by courts in all 50 states including Florida. Used by hundreds of family court judges. Features unalterable
- Hillsborough County Court Mediation (13th Judicial Circuit - Tampa) — Court-connected family mediation services for custody, divorce, and time-sharing cases in Hillsborough County (13th Judicial Circuit). Supre
- Broward County Family Mediation (17th Judicial Circuit) — Court family mediation program serving Broward County (17th Judicial Circuit). Handles dissolution of marriage, paternity, custody, and pare
Co-Parenting — Common Questions
- Is a parenting class required for divorce?
- In most states, yes — a short court-approved co-parenting course (4–6 hours, 5–$75, often online) is required before any divorce or custody order involving minor children is finalized. Check your state court's approved provider list.
- What's the difference between mediation and court?
- Mediation is a confidential negotiation with a neutral third party helping both parents agree on a parenting plan. It's faster, cheaper, and less adversarial than litigation. If mediation fails or one parent refuses, the court decides. Court-based mediation programs are usually free or sliding-scale.
- Which co-parenting apps do courts accept?
- OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses are court-admissible in most US jurisdictions. They provide tamper-proof message logs, shared calendars, expense tracking, and documentation judges will read if conflict escalates.
- What is a parenting plan?
- A written document (required in every custody order) detailing where the child lives, when each parent has parenting time, how decisions are made, how holidays are handled, how to resolve disputes, and how to handle changes. Courts provide templates; customized plans are stronger than boilerplate.