Tampa Family Mediation & Parenting Coordination
Tampa family cases are heard in Florida's Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County) at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, downtown. Jessica Oliver, LCSW, a Central Florida-based Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator (#44460F) and a qualified Florida parenting coordinator, helps Tampa couples and co-parents settle outside that building.
What's inside the Edgecomb Courthouse
Mediation & Diversion Services, Suite 208, (813) 272-5642: court-ordered and voluntary family mediations on time-sharing, child support, alimony, medical payments and property.
Family Support Services, Room 208: free assessments and referrals for parties with a current Hillsborough case.
Behavioral Health Programs: the circuit's referral order lists "Parenting Coordinator" among services a judge can send families to.
Those court options matter. Private mediation adds choice: you pick the mediator, set the pace, and take as many sessions as a complex case needs, on your schedule.
Tampa mediation services
Divorce settlements, including high-asset and long marriages
Parenting plans, time-sharing and relocation questions
Child support and alimony modifications
Paternity for unmarried parents
Parenting coordination in Tampa
High-conflict Tampa co-parents often land back before a Unified Family Court judge over the same issues. A coordinator (Fla. Stat. §61.125) gives them one neutral who knows the family and the plan and can settle schedule, school and communication disputes as they arise. Jessica's clinical work in psychiatric units, VA hospitals and domestic violence shelters fits families where emotion drives the conflict.
Neighborhood to neighborhood
Zoom lets each person join from home or work, and in-person sessions are available in Hillsborough County.
Fees: $200/hour for mediation with a 2-hour minimum; your first 15-minute consult is free.
Nearby: Brandon, Lutz, Carrollwood, Temple Terrace · Hillsborough County page · Mediation · Parenting coordination
Tampa FAQs
Where are Tampa family cases heard?
At the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.
Does the court in Tampa offer mediation?
Yes. Mediation & Diversion Services in Suite 208 handles court-ordered and voluntary family mediations. You can also hire a private mediator.
Can a Hillsborough judge order parenting coordination?
Yes. The circuit's Behavioral Health Programs referral includes parenting coordinator services, and Fla. Stat. §61.125 allows appointment.
Is Jessica a lawyer?
No. She's an LCSW and certified family mediator. You may consult your own attorney at any time.
Do you offer Zoom sessions?
Yes. Sessions are available by Zoom anywhere in Florida.
Book a free 15-minute consultation or call/text (813) 449-2500.
Jessica Oliver, LCSW, is a mediator and licensed clinical social worker, not an attorney. Mediation and parenting coordination are not legal advice or representation.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM; weekends by appointment. Agreements and forms are signed electronically through DocuSign.
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