When the clock strikes midnight, ushering in 2025, a new era for mediation in Florida begins. With the state Supreme Court recently upholding amendments to the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, sweeping changes are set to impact how Floridians approach separation, divorce, and child custody agreements. These updates, including certification requirements, relationships with other mediators, age minimums, and moral character, are designed to modernize and refine mediation practices and emphasize the importance of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and professional integrity.